RN - Surgical Services (OR Experience Preferred)
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Description: Children's Hospital & Medical Center is presently looking of RN - Surgical Services (OR Experience Preferred) right now, this vacancy will be assigned in Nebraska. More complete informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. Prescribes, delegates and coordinates professional nursing care to pediatric patients through the use of nursing proc! ess and in accordance with hospital policy/procedure. Meets job specific standards. Demonstrates competency in identified skills for area. On call responsibilities vary depending on department.
Essential Functions/Competencies
% of Time
23%
Conducts individualized age-specific patient/family assessments upon admission according to defined standards. Ongoing patient/family assessments/reassessments are completed according to the appropriate CPG, PNDS or protocols and unit standard of care.
Collects and documents data related to patient’s physical, mental, developmental, emotional and social condition.
Demonstrates age-specific competency in assessment of patients by the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patients needs, knowledge of growth and development, and understanding of the treatment needed.
Circulates and scrubs procedures following AORN guidelines/standards.(OR staff only)
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Assesses patient/family need for education and uses an in! dividualized approach in delivery style.
Performs ongoing reassessment based on unit standards, CPG’s, PNDS goals and changes in patient condition. Reports changes to the appropriate persons (MD , supervisor, family) as indicated.
24%
Develops individualized patient/family plans of care using CPG’s, PNDS goals or protocols to meet physical, psychosocial, developmental and educational needs. Revises plan of care based on patient condition and in collaboration with appropriate disciplines.
Utilizes assessment data from the healthcare team to individualize appropriate goals and actions for the patient.
Utilizes individualized assessment data to develop patient/family’s plan of care.
Formulates goals and outcomes based on assessment data.
Revises plan of care based on patient’s condition, interdisciplinary input, and family needs.
Demonstrates ability to prioritize patient interventions based on ass! essments/reassessments.
24%
Implements nursing actions in accordance with the patient/family plan of care and patient condition/needs.
Incorporates critical thinking into the delivery of clinical skills and in analyzing patient response to tests, labs, medication , treatments and procedures.
Demonstrates clinical competence in administering interventions according to identified standards and age specific needs.
Uses appropriate resources (policy/procedures, supervisor) when unsure of skill/task to be performed or analyzing patient responses.
Provides and/or coordinates with other disciplines patient/family education according to identified care needs, considering assessment of patient/family’s readiness to learn.
Evaluates nursing actions to include patient/parent response and progression toward goal/ outcome, revising as necessary.
24%
Documentation reflects assessment /evaluation, modificat! ion, and patient’s response to therapeutic interventions, procedures,! and changes in condition.
Entries into medical record follow hospital policy.(date, time, use of appropriate abbreviations, and legibility)
Completes computerized documentation prior to OR/ in the OR or in the PACU depending on area the assigned area,(procedure time(emergency med sheet, allergies, immunizations,etc)
Completes and verifies order entry, including surgical consents..
All documentation is accurate and completed within a timely manner.
Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS/COMPETENCIES
5%
Performs other duties assigned.
Accepts assignment to mentor student nurse observation in unit.
Accepts assignments to share knowledge and provide clinical support as a preceptor for new staff.
Professionally seeks out opportunities to help teamma! tes during shift as needed.
Accepts and completes other assigned tasks in a professional manner.
Answers phone in a timely and courteous manner.
Accompanies patients/family to room to help facilitate patient flow.
100%
JOB STANDARDS
Achieves department/organization Outcomes
All
Patient/Customer Satisfaction
Interacts with patients/families/customers and utilizes feedback to improve and reinforce satisfaction
Meets department/organization satisfaction goals
Financial
Identifies and implements systems and processes to improve efficiency and reduce expenses that do not compromise quality of services/mission.
Meets department/organization financial goals
Quality
Utilizes performance measurement to improve patient/customer outcomes
Meets department/organization quality goals
Dept.
Specific
Patient/Customer Sati! sfaction
Assesses parent/patient questions and concerns and de! velops a plan to address needs.
Communicates information to appropriate person(s) in appropriate time frame to meet parent /patient questions, concerns, and/or expectations.
Ensures families are informed of delays.
Notifies supervisor/manager when patient/parent concern issues arise.
Greets patient/families and other customers in a warm, courteous, positive way, and identifies self.
Explains purpose of activity before performing activity.
Orients patient/family to room/unit.
Ask if any other questions/anything else can be done before leaving the room.
“Consults, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, peers, supervisors, and other health care providers in a professional manner to improve the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of patient care.â€
Values patient’s/families time, keep informed of changes in schedules, delays, transfers, and changes in personal.
Introduces sel! f by name, title, and purpose for every contact. Smiles and makes eye contact.
Financial
Follows department process for capturing patient charges.
Participates in unit specific cost saving activities.
Quality
Provides input for opportunities to improve processes.
Achieves individualized goals.
Takes personal responsibility to adhere to department/organization policies and procedures, compliance and regulatory agency requirements
All
Understands and performs role in emergency situations (i.e. disruptive individuals, internal/ external disaster, CPR, Code Adam)
Understands and practices regulatory agency standards and department/organization policies/procedures including: Joint Commission, OSHA, HIPAA, Infection Control, Environment of Care, National Patient Safety Goals
Addresses non-compliance with department/organization standards
Meets mandatory department/organizat! ion job requirements within established time frames (i.e. physicals, an! nual mandatory reviews, participates and physically attends 75% of required staff meetings, licensure/certification, CPR for direct care providers)
Dept.
Specific
Operationalizes the fundamental values of nursing as defined in the nine ANA Code of Ethics into daily practice and teaching activities at Children’s including:
1-3: Establishing professional relationships with compassion and respect for human dignity, worth, and the uniqueness of individuals, while demonstrating a privacy commitment to the patient in advocating for patient privacy, health, safety, and rights.
4-6: Identifying the boundaries of the profession by accepting responsibility and accountability for own action, delegating tasks appropriately to optimize patient care, Maintenance of competence with continued pursuit of activities for personal/professional growth. Influencing the patient care/work environment with the values of nursing to promote! respectful interactions, the promotion of safe practices, and creating a care setting that expects high quality, compassionate nursing care.
7-9: Collaborates with all disciplines/ the community in promoting nursing excellence in meeting health care. Seeks opportunities beyond patient care to advance profession by involvement in developing, maintaining, implementing professional standards through practice/education i.e. involvement with internship/preceptor programs, committees, awareness of broader healthcare issues such as JCAHO National Patient Safety Goals, integrating nursing values into daily practice (articulates and practices).
Supports a work environment that focuses on staff, customer, patient/families through safe practices and effective communication.
All
Demonstrates and supports staff/visitor/patient/vendor identification policy
Utilizes variance reporting system to enhance safety and identify changes for be! st practice
Protects Patient Privacy
Incorporates dep! artment/organization communication into work practices
Dept.
Specific
Enforces department specific visitor policies.
Ensures emergency equipment is present at beginning of shift and with new admissions.
Incorporates Joint Commission National Patient Safety into patient care practices.
Communicates a comprehensive picture of patient care and health issues as transferred across the continuum of care.
Supports Shared Governance philosophy within and between units.
Reads e-mails daily and responds to all requests in a timely manner.
BEHAVIORS
Excellence in Service to Children, Families, Colleagues and Other Customers
Anticipates customer needs, understands their expectations and responds appropriately.
Respect for Human Dignity
Treats others with compassion, fairness, courtesy and respect while honoring their uniqueness.
Cooperative Work Relationships
Willingly works with others to identify and achieve common goals.
Positive Attitudes and Behaviors
Enthusiastically approaches their role and displays pride in the organization
Honesty and Integrity
Takes personal responsibility for doing the right thing.
Wise Use of Resources
Optimizes the talents of self and others and the use of time, materials and equipment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred or equivalent experience normally acquired by working as an RN.
Experience with pediatric patients preferred
Previous experience with EPIC preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a current valid Nebraska RN license/RN Compact license.
Must be certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support required.
Current and valid Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) ce! rtification preferred
Current and valid certification in relev! ant specialty area preferred
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIRED TRAINING & EMPLOYEE HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Annual Physical
Annual Mandatory Review
Color Blind Test
Hepatitis B
TB Mask Fit
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical Requirements
N/A
Less than 10%
11% to 49%
Greater than 50%
Work Environment
N/A
Less than 10%
11% to 49%
Greater than 50%
Stand
X
Blood and body fluid exposure*
X
Walk
X
Sharps, needles, etc.
X
Sit
X
Wet, humid conditions (non-weather)
X
Talk or hear
X
Work near moving mechanical parts
X
Displays manual dexterity
X
Fumes or airborne particles
X
Climb or balance
X
Toxic or caustic ! chemicals
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
X
Outdoor weather conditions
X
Reach with hands and arms
X
Extreme cold (non-weather)
X
Taste or smell
X
Extreme hot (non-weather)
X
Lifting/pulling/pushing
X
Risk of electrical shock
X
Visual: Looking at computer screen
X
Medical Equipment
X
Other:
X
Risk of radiation
X
Weight Demands:
Vibration
X
Up to 10 lbs.
X
Loud noise
X
Up to 20 lbs.
X
Quiet environment
X
Up to 40 lbs.
X
Environmental noise
X
Up to 100 lbs.
X
Other:
More than 100 pounds
X
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This vacancy will be opened on: Wed, 06 Nov 2013 23:55:00 GMT
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