Registered Nurse - Surgery - Full Time/Days - Req# 2080663621

Brief Description

Job Objective: Under the supervision of the Director of Surgical Services and/or the OR Charge Registered Nurse, is responsible for the nursing care of patients undergoing surgical and/or other invasive procedures. The RN shall function under the guidelines of AORN Standards, as well as the policies and procedures of the hospital.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Meets all essential duties of a Registered Nurse

• Nursing Process
• Apply nursing process in direct patient care.
• Responsible for creating a safe and comfortable environment for the surgical patient
• Ensures that patients have a safe intraoperative period from general, regional or local anesthesia
• Provide accurate and ongoing patient assessment
• Creation and maintenance of quality care provided for patients undergoing surgery
• Allows the patient to participate in his/her care and respect and carries out wishes accordingly, i.e. decision to decline blood transfusion, etc.
• Acts as a patient advocate while patient is impaired either under general anesthesia, regional or sedation
• Accounts for sponges, needles, instruments, and sharps during intraoperative phase
  
  

Non-Essential Duties:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Meets all skills and abilities of a Registered Nurse
• Knowledge and application of surgical asepsis and sterile technique
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of proper supplies equipment and instrumentation needed for surgical procedures, i.e. electrocautery, patient monitoring equipment, and equipment such as neurological, cardiovascular, orthopedic equipment during procedures
• Demonstrate competent use of the new technologies relating to equipment and procedures
• Ability to take charge of the unit for the assigned shift, within two years from the date of hire
• Must complete accredited Perioperative Nursing Course and Preceptor Program and/or a one-year surgical experience
• Facilitates education/growth of employees/students
• Demonstrate the ability to supervise care provided by others
• Adheres to accepted policy and procedure in providing patient care
  
  

AVMC Values: All AVMC employees will effectively demonstrate these values:

• Patients Come First – We listen actively and communicate with our patients and families, placing safety as a top priority.
• Accountability & Ownership – We fully complete tasks, are transparent, effectively communicate, and recognize that what we do reflects on us.
• Teamwork – We build trusting relationships, promote a sense of community, and are respectful of everyone. Success is about the whole team.
• Integrity & Honesty – We tell the truth at all times, speak up when something is wrong, and do the right thing when no one is looking.
• Excellence – We take pride in our work, are goal-oriented, and on a never-ending quest for top tier quality.
• Initiative & Innovation – Our can-do attitudes, creativity, and resourcefulness empower us to improve the patient’s experience, solve our own problems, make timely decisions, and look for opportunities to add value.
• Tenderness & Compassion – We have genuine empathy, show kindness, and encourage and advocate for each other.
  
  

Education and Experience:

Education

Experience

Required Licensure and/or Certifications:

• Meets all required licensure and/or certifications of a Registered Nurse
• BCLS
• National certification such as Certified Nursing in Operating Room (CNOR) desirable
  
  

AVMC Conduct/Compliance Expectations:

• Ability to adhere with AVMC Attendance and Punctuality Policy.
• Ability to adhere with AVMC Leaves of Absence Policy.
• Ability to adhere with AVMC Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy.
• Ability to adhere to the department dress code.
• Ability to organize work and establish priorities.
• Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties.
• Skill and ability to follow the telephone etiquette/standards.
• Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters.
• Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with co-workers, managers and other hospital staff.
• Ability to adhere to the normal standards of courtesy and conduct as defined under the rules of hospitality at AVMC.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patients, hospital and department information.
• Ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations.
• Safely and effectively use all the equipment necessary to carry out duties.
• Ability to interpret and function under hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Conforms with required and appropriate accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Conforms with and supports hospital quality assurance and improvement guidelines.
• Ability to participate effectively in department and hospital staff education.
• Display a willingness to work as a team player.
• Ability to give and support the highest level of patient/customer satisfaction at all times.
• Supports and adheres to the values and mission statement established by the AVMC Board of Directors.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Compliance & Integrity Program and its established policies.
• Ability to follow the Code of Conduct.
  
  

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Meets required working conditions of a Registered Nurse
• May be required to take night as well as weekend call shifts in rotation with other OR staff
  
  

A detailed description of the physical requirements of this job is maintained in the Employee Health Department.

NOTE: THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY PEOPLE ASSIGNED TO THIS JOB. THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, SKILLS, AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR THE PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

Education

Experience

Required Licensure and/or Certifications:

• Meets all required licensure and/or certifications of a Registered Nurse
• BCLS
• National certification such as Certified Nursing in Operating Room (CNOR) desirable