What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - (Surgical Svcs.) position at Sullivan County Community Hospital?
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Experience/Skills
- Preferably has at least one to two years’ experience in a clinical setting
- Acquires Outpatient Surgery education through clinical experience, on-the-job training, inservices, and continuing education
- Exhibits skills in assessment of patients, preoperative care, and postoperative care
- Recommended membership in AORN
- Proficiently reads, writes, and understands English
- Accurately reads fine print, supply labels, patient identification bracelets, the surgical schedule, and policies and procedures
- Accurately hears and follows verbal instructions
- Pushes and pulls heavy objects such as gurneys, patient beds, and OR beds
- Lifts patients and heavy boxes weighing up to 40 pounds
Required Licenses/Certifications
- Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the state of Indiana
- CPR
- ACLS
Working Conditions
- Works in a well-lit, air-conditioned environment with a temperature of 65ºF-72ºF and humidity of 45%-55%
- Wears hospital-provided scrub attire while on duty
ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES
Behavioral Expectations
- Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations
RN Duties – Assessment/Planning
- Incorporates current clinical knowledge with established nursing practice to perform nursing intervention using the nursing process
- Applies knowledge of illness, trauma, surgical procedures, and anesthesia practice to the patient process
- Assesses the patient according to PACU standards and policies and initiates patient care based on the assessment process and the preadmissions process
- Evaluates the patient response to the care given to monitor the desired outcome
- Re-evaluates care as changes in patient condition occur
- Documents and updates assessments, interventions, and patient response to medical and nursing care
- Demonstrates independent decision-making and effective problem-solving related to patient care issues
RN Duties – Communication & Accountability
- Uses all available sources of patient assessment information to ensure accurate data for nursing process
- Interacts appropriately with the medical staff and peers to benefit patient care
- Communicates pertinent information to coworkers, peers, and coordinators to facilitate patient care and/or departmental functioning
- Acts as a resource person regarding patient care and departmental policies and procedures for orientees, students, and other appropriate personnel
- Communicates with the patient in a way they understand
- Communicates assessment information with appropriate nursing staff at time of patient discharge
- Displays accountability by decision-making based on sound nursing judgment
- Demonstrates accountability for the patient’s right to considerate, private, and respectful care
RN Duties – Miscellaneous
- Sets priorities in planning and implementing nursing care using sound nursing judgment
- Accepts responsibility for completion of patient care assignments
- Demonstrates ability to perform in a professional manner during crises and emergency situations
- Uses and supervises the use of supplies and equipment economically
- Participates in hospital and/or community activities to promote the growth of nursing and patient care
- Works on nursing department committees
- Participates in medical and nursing department monitoring, quality assurance, and improvement procedures
- Accepts other duties as assigned
Day Shift
40 hrs/Bi-Weekly
