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RN, Operating Room (Per Diem)

Cape Cod Healthcare

#Quality Assurance #Registered Nurse #On-Call #Confidentiality #Patient Assessment #Professional Development #Safety Policies #BLS Certification #Operating Room #Patient Records #Personnel Supervision #Per Diem

Unknown On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 2 months ago

Location

Hyannis, Massachusetts

Quick overview

The Registered Nurse is responsible for applying the nursing process, maintaining accurate patient records, and performing comprehensive patient assessments throughout admission and discharge. Additionally, this role involves coordinating daily operating room activities in conjunction with management and anesthesia, and assisting in staff supervision and development.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be a graduate of a School of Nursing, hold a current Registered Nurse license in Massachusetts, and possess current Basic Life Support certification. A minimum of one year of Operating Room experience or completion of Peri-op 101 Training is required, with Per Diem status specifically requiring two years of previous operating room experience.

bachelor degreeSafety ProceduresInventory ManagementPatient AssessmentOn-Call AvailabilityQuality MonitoringProfessional DevelopmentNursing ProcessCharge NurseStaff OrientationPersonnel SupervisionMaterial Control

Job description

Properly utilizes the nursing process in caring for patients by maintaining relevant, accurate and current patient records as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
Provides documentation of assessment of the patient throughout the Hospital admission including physical, psychological, social dimensions and discharge plans. Summarizes assessment data and initiate plan of care with communication of pertinent data to allied patient care providers as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
Understands, assumes, and demonstrates proficiency in the role of charge nurse.
Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems).
Assumes role of resource person regarding patient care, orientation and teaching staff.
Participates in at least four-unit staff meetings per year, attends mandatory programs and obtains three hours of Patient Care Assessment Committee (PCAC) credit per year.
Participates in identification of the aspects of care for the patient, indicators used to monitor the quality and appropriateness of care, and the evaluation of that care. Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures.
Assesses personal learning development needs. Maintains documentation of current and ongoing professional development activities. Regularly up-dates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the age of the patient served. Shows a willingness to participate on Nursing Committees.
Represents hospital in the community and within the hospital by maintaining confidentiality regarding patients and hospital matters and by presenting the hospital in a manner that will best market the services provided.
Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested his/her immediate supervisor.
Use of lead apron required
On-Call is required for off-shift, weekends and holidays ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accountable for coordinating all daily operating activities of the Operating Room (See reference guide at Center Core.) in conjunction with Nurse Manager and the Department of Anesthesia.
Assists in the supervision of personnel and department to provide quality patient care and a safe environment for all.
Assists in staff development and education and in identification of unit needs.
Assists in additional duties as directed by Nurse Managers.
Provides and controls material, supplies and equipment needed for efficient, successful operation of the Operating Room.
Supervises the control and maintenance of drugs, i.e. inventory of pyxis.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
Graduate of a School of Nursing
(RN) - Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
(BLS) - Current Basic Life Support certification
Minimum of one-year Operating Room experience or completion of Peri-op 101 Training Program
(Preferred) - Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN)
Intraoperative scrub training for cesarean sections (complete within 24 months of position start, offered within)
Per Diem: (2) Two years previous operating room experience required