Operating Room Nurse
- Utilizes assessment skills to determine patient needs in order to provide comprehensive patient/family care for patients from neonate to geriatric population.
- Identifies learning needs of patients and their family which directly influence patient recovery and develops teaching methods to enhance learning.
- Implements nursing actions based on scheduled surgery, patient assessment, patient developmental needs and incorporates actions into written plan of care.
- Evaluates care given and allows for alterations in nursing interventions to meet the changing needs or conditions of the patient. Documents appropriately in patient care records.
- Successfully completes unit based and hospital competencies as designated.
- competently performs nursing treatments and procedures according to hospital policy and nursing practice within clinical specialty as documented by the respective clinical rotational checklists.
- Maintains current CPR certification.
- Prepares and administers medication/treatment according to the physician's orders utilizing knowledge base to assure patient safety.
- Works collaboratively with other health team members in providing a holistic approach to health care. Communicates changes to all team members as appropriate.
- Documents all aspects of patient care from admission to discharge according to hospital policies.
- Incorporates discharge planning measures into daily practice in order to provide patients with smooth transition from hospital to home.
- Provides cost-effective care by proper use of time, supplies and personnel.
- Actively participates in unit staff meeting.
- Assists unit in development/attainment of unit goals and objectives.
- Contributes to creating a work climate that encourages positive staff morale, motivation and commitment for all who participate in the care of patients.
- Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned by Clinical Director or designee.
- Shares in leadership responsibilities at various levels by supervising, directing and teaching other employees as it effects patient care.
- Participates in unit activities/goals to promote retention of staff.
- Participates in a changing environment by being supportive and cooperative with changes at the unit level.
- Demonstrates reliability and accountability to the unit and Department of Nursing.
- Incorporates professional standards into practice utilizing written nursing care plans.
- Participates in Quality Improvement data analysis, conclusions and changes determined.
- Participates in the preceptor program either by being a preceptor or assisting in those who are.
- Participates in weekly scheduled in-service
- Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN degree or higher preferred.
- Associate Degree Nurses are required to enroll in a BSN program within six (6) to nine (9) months of hire, and make progress toward and complete their BSN degree within 30 months. ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited program.
- Current RN Illinois license
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing
- Trauma background preferred
- Minimum of 1 year of Surgical/OR experience
- Job Type/FTE: 1, Full-Time
- Shift: Day,7A-530p
- Unit/Department: CCD
- CBA Code: NNU
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