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POSITION SPECIFICS
Schedule: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 7-5:30 PM
Holiday Rotation: internal rotation
Weekend Rotation: 1 weekend every 12-13th week; 1 day every 3 weeks or as needed
On Call Requirements: 30 minute response time
Clinical Ladder Program
We are committed to supporting your nursing practice through our Clinical Ladder Program, which recognizes and rewards professional growth, advanced competencies, and leadership in nursing practice. This program offers financial incentives for achieving higher levels of clinical expertise.
POSITION SUMMARY Nurses care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent or disabled. Under general supervision, deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy. Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Effectively interact with patient and significant others, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Provide care and support to patients before, during and after surgery and assist the surgeon and the surgical team in their tasks.
POSITION TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient-care plans.
Respond to life threatening situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of surgical procedures and treatments and have the ability to explain them to patients at their level of understanding.
Observe, record significant condition change, and any reaction for patients. In a timely manner, notify supervisor or physician of change in patient's condition, reaction to drug, treatment, and significant incidents as well as compile and evaluate patients vital signs/laboratory or data from monitoring or diagnostic tests to determine potential emergency interventions.
Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
Assist physicians or providers with procedures such as intubation, central line placement, arterial line placement or elective cardioversion.
Apply and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, external pace makers, oxygen delivery devices, transducers and pressure lines.
Closely monitor patients’ fluid intake and output to detect potential problems such as fluid imbalance or electrolyte imbalances.
Via the electronic medical record (EMR), acknowledge physician’s orders by the process of review and verification. Once order is acknowledged, follow through on order or delegate in a timely fashion.
Develop a rapport with patient & family and conduct preoperative education.
Serve as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team.
Perform minimal to moderate sedation, take and monitor patient vital signs when administering sedation or in absence of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
Ensure that the correct patient is receiving the correct service and that the correct procedure is being performed.
Provide basic, bedside care and maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient.
Prepare and administer (orally, subcutaneously, IV) and record prescribed medications. Report adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the QM policy.
Clean and prep Surgery Center bays and/or Operating room areas, as necessary, during patient turnover routine in accordance with environmental cleaning protocols and procedures.
Initiate corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
Initiate patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed. by physician and/or hospital policy including patient and family
Safely care for multiple patients as per ASPAN guidelines. Maintains a safe environment for patients and uses safety precautions appropriately.
Demonstrates understanding and utilization of Universal Precautions, asepsis and infection control procedures.
Ensures proper labeling and handling of specimens.
Participate in department or unit quality improvement activities and attend 75% of Unit Meetings.
Protect and advocate for patient rights.
Participate in continuing education through inservices and other educational offerings in a personal effort to maintain an adequate knowledge and skill level.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Required: Associate Degree in Nursing
Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Experience:
Required: None
Preferred: 3 – 5 years of preoperative, intraoperative, and/or postoperative patient care
Licenses and Registrations:
Required: Current State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse license
Preferred: None
Certification(s):
Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months of hire for all RN’s. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire.
Preferred: None
BENEFIT SUMMARY
Competitive health and dental insurance options
Flexible paid time off to balance work and life
Retirement plan with immediate vesting and employer match
Generous tuition reimbursement
Employer provided life and disability insurance
Free parking at facility
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