DHR Health - US:TX:Brownsville - Days

Summary:

Responsible for the planning, executing, directing and evaluating direct and indirect nursing care given to the surgical patient. This nursing care ranges from pre-operative intervention onto post-operative evaluation. In addition responsible for providing nursing care for patients during the intra-operative phase of the perioperative experience based on established clinical nursing practice standards. Performs nursing activities in the operating room where the circulating nurse is the patient's advocate. Answers patient needs by assisting the physician and person responsible for anesthesia care.

Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Supports DHR vision and mission. Utilizes knowledge of patient’s age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.

POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS :

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing required
• Current registered nurse license in good standing in the State of Texas
• Current BLS certification
• ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• PALS certification within 6 months of hire and preferred for Women’s Hospital employees
• NRP certification within 6 months of hire for Women’s Hospital employees

• One (1) – Two (2) years of progress experience as a Operating Room Nurse, preferred
• The successful candidate will be required to pass competencies for this position.
• Thorough knowledge of the OR nursing and standards is preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians.
• Must be able to be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues.
• Prefer hospital experience.

Responsibilities:

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices
• Preparation of the surgical suite for the procedures which are performed.
• To include: opening sterile supplies, preparation of equipment and general paperwork which is to be performed for each case.
• Maintains count on sponges, needles and instruments to ensure no loss of items according to present policy
• Immediately reports any unusual occurrences to charge personnel, documents appropriately in the patient record, and completes Hospital Incident Reports form if indicated
• Performs all circulating duties with efficiency and speed.
• Supervises and assists scrub technicians as necessary
• Positions patient, prepares operative area, and adjusts table to proper position according to standards
• Has all supplies and equipment in room as necessary
• Opens all sterile packs and supplies according to aseptic technique
• Assists surgeons, anesthesiologist, and other personnel as needed to ensure good patient care.
• Observes patient for changes in condition
• Reviews Surgeon’s preference cards for desired medications and verifies same with surgeon
• Ensures all medications are administered and charted according to established policies and procedures
• Identifies and records patient’s response to medication when necessary
• Promptly reports medication errors.
• Provides orderly progression of schedule by sending for following patients at proper times and notifies charge personnel of any changes.
• Transferring patient to the OR table
• Safe care of the patients during their stay in the OR according to AORN standards
• Knowledge of all equipment used in the OR/PACU/Pre-Op
• Perform surgical preps or supervise another staff member in this duty
• Attend departmental meetings

Other information:JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE :

• Occasional Charge Nurse duties as assigned by the Supervisor
• Preparation of incident reports as needed
• Ensures that care is delivered to each patient in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Texas, and ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice.
• Supports the philosophy, goals and objectives of DHR and the department.
• Provides effective and efficient patient care management. Demonstrates strong and effective managerial techniques/skills in established lines of authority.
• Maintains professional competence by participating in continuing education and other learning experiences
• Addresses patient needs during admission to the operating room.
• Ensures that approved operating room procedures are followed to meet the requirements of scheduled procedures.
• Adheres to hospital/unit policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
• Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician.
• Demonstrates ability to adapt to varied age-specific patient populations.
• Supports and promotes excellence in customer/guest relations.
• Supports and promotes the organization’s Infection Control Program.
• Supports and promotes the organization’s Safety Program.
• Supports and promotes the organization’s Risk Management Program.
• Demonstrates maturity and accountability for job performance.

LINES OF REPSONSIBILITES :

(Chain-of-command)

1. ACNO

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

Provide excellent customer service to all DHR customers. All employees are required to attend the DHR C.A.R.E.S program which outlines the Customer Service Principals including: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service.

AGE SPECIFIC :

Employees must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirement relative to his or her age.