RN - Operating Room OR Nurse (Part Time)

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care · Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care. · Develops an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team. · Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care. · Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care. · Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area. · Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare providers and hold them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care. · Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments, and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients. · Ability to perform admission assessment and recover patients undergoing surgeries/procedures. Development & Patient Education · Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research. · Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient’s and their families’ age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension. · Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education. · Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately. Basic UPH Performance Criteria · Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines. · Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance. · Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position. · Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, DIA, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare. · Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year. · Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Qualifications

Graduate of Accredited Nursing Program Current State of Iowa Nursing License in good standing Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire. Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS) certification or obtain within (6) months from date of hire. Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Multicultural sensitivity. Microsoft Office – basic computer skills. Customer/patient focused. Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions. Working knowledge of Aseptic Technique. Performing IV therapy. Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. Working and becoming part of a surgical team. Working with flexibility and changes in daily schedules. Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities. May drive a UPH vehicle, rental or own vehicle.