What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Surgery position at Teton County Hospital District?

JOB SUMMARY

The RN Promotes and restores patient's health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members and providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends and families. Assesses wounds, creates wound care treatment plans, makes recommendations, provides education and documents plan of care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Patient Care

Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality. Obtains and documents health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs and health risk factors. Assesses disease condition using; observational, interviewing interpretation and critical thinking skills in a developmentally appropriate manner. Provides patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care and federal/state laws and regulations. Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administered prescribed medications and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response. Delegates as allowed under the Nurse Practice Act.

Documents patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.

Case Management

Collaborates with other clinics, community resources, providers and staff as needed in a timely and efficient manner. Ensures continuity of care.

Educates patient and families about health status, health maintenance and management of acute and chronic conditions. Participates in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes. Tracks quality assurance data and monitors for acute and chronic care management.

Operating Room/Endoscopy

Assists General Surgeons with procedures in the Operating Room and Endoscopy Room as needed, including Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).

Meets Operating Room standards of sterility; assessed and signed off by Operations Room Charge Nurse.

Assists General Surgeons with scheduling, testing, and patient education with capsule endoscopy and bravo pH reflux testing.

Wound Care

Performs wound care at SJH; collaborating with SJH's General Surgeons.

Provides a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of wounds across a continuum of care and in a number of settings. Provides direct and indirect patient care in the acute care, clinical and long term care settings.

Identifies signs and symptoms that may require referral for surgical debridement or require further attention.

Communicates with Physicians, Directors, Charge Nurses and co-workers, as appropriate, regarding patient condition.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
Required: Associates Degree in Nursing. Must complete the required Health Stream wound care competencies upon hire.

Minimum Work Experience
Required: Must be able to perform specific clinical tasks while providing excellent clinical care. Must possess sound nursing
knowledge and be able to provide/assist in patient education. Must have sound knowledge of clinic procedures.
Ability to read/interpret physician notes and orders, analyze options, and provide counsel to patients.
Preferred: Surgical Assist experience. National Wound Care Certifications.

Required Licenses: Current RN license with the authority to practice in the State of Wyoming. BLS required at the time of hire. Additional
ACLS certification preferred.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS
Working Conditions
Hospital based outpatient department, frequent interruptions, sometimes stressful environment. Combination of exam
rooms and medical offices. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation,
medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment. Must be on-site at the SJH campus or
other facilities to fulfill the responsibilities of this role.

Physical Requirements
Standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 10 pounds.
Correct vision and hearing within normal range with or without use of corrective devices. Must be able to verbally
interact with staff, patients and the public. Manual dexterity for writing and computer use. Requires working in
emergency situations and may involve irregular work hours including weekends, evenings, holidays and natural
disasters. Must possess sight and hearing senses to meet job requirements.

Direct Reports: None

Reports to: Clinic Operations Manager

Internal & External Contacts: Staff, hospital departments, physicians, patients, families and visitors.

LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES
Patient Focus
Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of patients
Gets firsthand patient feedback and uses it for improvements
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with patients and gains their trust and respect

Attention to Detail
Completes tasks in a way that ensures there are not errors
Methodically and patiently reviews work to identify any mistakes or discrepancies
Creates and stores documentation in a way that is thorough and easy to access

Quality Decision Making
Considers many factors and sources when making decisions
Is correct and accurate with most of his/her solutions and suggestions when judged over time
Is sought out by others for advice and solutions
Spends his/her time and the time of others on what's important
Quickly zeros in on the critical and few and puts the trivial many aside
Handles risks and uncertainty with composure

Interpersonal Skills (Nursing)
Steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities
Builds appropriate rapport
Finds common ground and gains cooperation
Builds appropriate rapport
Taking responsibility for the consequences of one's own actions and decisions

Problem Solving
Uses logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions
Can see hidden problems
Looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers

Time Management
Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently
Concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities
Gets more done in less time than others

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