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POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for providing nursing care for patients during the intraoperative phase of the perioperative experience based on established clinical nursing practice standards. Performs nursing activities in the Medical 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:
JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:
Experience in the Medical Unit is strongly preferred. Ability to practice nursing as described by the following definition: “The diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health alternations.” Ability to utilize the best nursing process in the provision of nursing care including but not limited to administering treatments and medications, interpreting diagnostic tests, formulating a plan of care, collaborating with other health care providers and providing education to patients and/or significant others. The successful candidate will be required to pass competencies for this position.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Standard I: Quality of Care
The nurse systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
Standard II: Performance Appraisal
The nurse evaluates his/her own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and relevant statues and regulations.
Standard III: Education
The nurse acquires and maintains current knowledge in nursing practice.
Standard IV: Collegiality
The nurse contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.
Standard V: Ethics
The nurse’s decisions and actions on behalf of patients are determined in an ethical manner.
Standard VI: Collaboration
The nurse collaborates with the patient, significant other, and health care providers in providing patient care.
Standard VII: Research
The nurse uses research findings in practice.
Standard VIII: Resource Utilization
The nurse considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and cost in planning and delivering patient care.
Standard IX: Practice Environment
The nurse contributes to the environment of care delivery within the practice settings.
Standard X: Accountability
The nurse is professionally and legally accountable for his/her practice. The professional registered nurse may delegate to and supervise qualified personnel who provide patient care.
LINES OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Full Time
$72k-93k (estimate)
08/12/2023
06/09/2024