Registered Nurse RN - Operating Room - Saginaw

Summary\n\nThis position is responsible for assessing the needs of each patient before and during a surgical procedure, and maintains patient safety. The RN outlines individual care plans, implements, evaluates and documents care of patient during surgical procedures. Provides leadership to the OR team. Communicates with the patient and family, OR team, supervisor, manager and ancillary departments. Participates in staff development through preceptorship and continuing education\n\nResponsibilities\n\n(40%)

• Assesses the needs of the surgical patient and develops a plan of care specific for that patient. Implements and evaluates the plan of care during the procedure, and makes necessary adjustments keeping patient safety a priority.\n\n(30%)
• Supervises activity in the room. Anticipates and coordinates any schedule changes for the room. Assembles equipment and supplies. Assists anesthesia as necessary. Monitors sterile field.\n\n(20%)
• Communicates with patient, family, physician, OR team, supervisor / manager, and ancillary departments.\n\n(10%)
• Participates in staff development by attending in-services, educational meetings, staff meetings, and other meetings / seminars for educational opportunity along with leadership and growth opportunity.\n\nOTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : \n\nDemonstrates a positive, courteous and helpful attitude toward the patient, visitors, physicians and co-workers.\n\nDemonstrates ability to fill varying roles as necessary.\n\nDemonstrates the ability to interpret information and reports pertinent data to the physician, including pertinent clinical information.\n\nAssess learning needs of the patient considering readiness, ability, preferences, and cultural / spiritual variables.\n\nProvide education to meet the individual patient needs and ability to learn.\n\nDevelops and maintains good working rapport with interdisciplinary personnel to meet the needs of each patient.\n\nPossesses a thorough knowledge of normal pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative routine.\n\nAble to recognize deficiencies in routine and correct.\n\nDemonstrates a good basic knowledge of anesthetic agents and their side effects / complications.\n\nPossesses thorough knowledge of individual physician preference.\n\nDemonstrates appropriate communication and assessment skills with both family and patient.\n\nSeeks assistance of necessary support services to guarantee appropriate home care.\n\nCompletes appropriate charting and documentation according to policy, standards, and procedures.\n\nFulfills on-call responsibilities and extra shift coverage as needed.\n\nDemonstrates assessment of pain, promotes comfort through required intervention, and documents accordingly.\n\nDemonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize.\n\nDemonstrates effective leadership skills when in the operative suite daily with other operating team members and maintains good effective communication.\n\nDemonstrates a general ability to manage assignments and perform routine duties in the department.\n\nInstructs other team members when appropriate, explaining goals and rationale for individualized care.\n\nImplements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies and procedures.\n\nDemonstrates understanding of clinical pathways and utilizes appropriately.\n\nRemains calm and efficient when working in stressful situations.\n\nDocuments in an accurate, clear, and concise way and includes pertinent clinical data.\n\nShares information and reports significant changes and / or abnormal findings to appropriate team members and physician.\n\nParticipates in regulatory surveys.\n\nParticipates in the performance improvement activities.\n\nAssists with orientation and ongoing competencies.\n\nProvides a safe and secure environment for patient care.\n\nAttend and participate in professional association activities and programs to assure being current on regulations, guidelines, and professional standards.\n\nRemains current on new developments by reading professional journals, and attending seminars.\n\nDemonstrates understanding of role in emergency preparedness procedures.\n\nOther duties as assigned.\n\nCertifications and Licensures\n\nCredential : BLS : Basic Life Support\n\nEquivalent Experience : Within 3 months of hire or transfer\n\nQualification Source : AHA\n\nEssential : true\n\nCredential : RN : Registered Nurse\n\nEquivalent Experience : \n\nQualification Source : \n\nEssential : true\n\nRequired Education\n\nEducation : ASSOC\n\nEquivalent Experience : Bachelor's degree in nursing with one year experience preferred.\n\nEducation Specialization : NRG\n\nEssential : true\n\nOther Information\n\nEXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS : \n\nOne year nursing experience or perioperative experience.\n\nLeadership skills needed to effectively direct a group.\n\nInterpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.\n\nTwo years of nursing experience either in the critical units or emergency department preferred.\n\nCertified Surgical Tech (CST) with RN license or first assistant with RN license preferred.\n\nMyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.\n\nPHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS : \n\nExposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.\n\nAble to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.\n\nIs able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.\n\nOverall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).\n\nFrequently required to sit / stand / walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.\n\nSome exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.\n\nAbility to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.\n\nOverall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.\n\nPhysical Demand Level : Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk / Stand / Push / Pull of Arm / Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.\n\nEquivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education)\n\nEducation : ASSOC\n\nEquivalent Experience : Bachelor's degree in nursing with one year experience preferred.\n\nEducation Specialization : NRG\n\nEssential : true\n\nOther Comments\n\nCredential : BLS : Basic Life Support\n\nEquivalent Experience : Within 3 months of hire or transfer\n\nQualification Source : AHA\n\nEssential : true\n\nCredential : RN : Registered Nurse\n\nEquivalent Experience : \n\nQualification Source : \n\nEssential : true