Registered Nurse - Operating Room

JOB SUMMARY:

Assist with diagnostic and/or interventional procedures or treatments. May be required to provide 24-hour coverage for emergency procedures as dictated by the on-call schedule. Demonstrates a working knowledge of all equipment used and documents all pertinent patient data accordingly. Demonstrates friendliness, helpfulness, and concern with patients and visitors. Provides assistance to physicians in a helpful and timely manner. Maintains a cooperative relationship with co-workers and other hospital employees according to the values of St. Joseph Medical Center.

Shift: PRN

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consistently supports and communicates the Mission, Vision, and Values of St. Joseph Medical Center. Upholds the Standards of Conduct and Corporate Compliance.
• Incorporates the patient's physiological, psychological, cultural, developmental and spiritual needs into the plan of care.
• Consistently follows patient care, and facility guidelines and procedures in performance.
• Directs support personnel in implementing patient's plan of care, provides supervision and guidance, and evaluates effectiveness of the delegated tasks.
• Collaborates with inter intraprofessional colleagues to ensure quality outcomes.
• Completes annual education requirements.
• Maintains competency, as evidenced by completion of competency validation requirements.
• Promotes of a culture of patient safety which results in the identification and reduction of unsafe practices.
• Uses nursing process to provide all levels of patient care.
• Uses professional judgment and critical thinking to prepare, prioritize, and execute the patient's plan of care consistent with patient assessment data, physicians' treatment plans, and professional standards of care.
• Implements measures to prevent exposure to infectious pathogens and communicable conditions.
• Prepares sterile products to be introduced to the sterile field, utilizing sterile technique.
• Demonstrates knowledge of supplies needed for specific procedures performed.
• Performs surgical scrub and assists during the procedure.
• Responsible for the monitoring and maintenance of physiologic parameters and patient safety.
• Performs hand hygiene to prevent transmission of microbes in support of patient safety.
• Provides call coverage for emergency procedures after scheduled cases and during the weekend on a rotating basis, using self-scheduling, as needed.
• Responds to emergency calls as prescribed by guidelines and or policies.
• Able to perform nursing function as deemed competent during an emergency procedure.
• Prepares patient for procedures by collaborating within an interdisciplinary team to provide physical and emotional support during safe patient care.
• Documents all pertinent patient data and communicates with nursing personnel from various floors to report changes in patients' condition and procedures performed.
• Has a thorough knowledge of all accessory equipment utilized during procedure.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments.
• Enhances the patient experience by fostering a positive relationship with customers.
• Contributes to improving HCAHPS results.
• Promotes stewardship of hospital resources while ensuring quality
  patient care.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse accepted by Texas State Board of Nursing to engage in professional nursing.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required.
• Other certification requirements as defined by the certification policy,

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Two years of Operating Room experience.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

• B.S., Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Technical, clerical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills relevant to patient care/area.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, bo