Steward Health Care System

Sharon, Pennsylvania, United States

RN Open Heart Trained OR Full-time $15,000 Sign on

Posted over 1 month ago

Job Description

Location: Sharon Regional Medical Center
Posted Date: 5/17/2021

At Steward Health Care System, we are committed to improving the health of our communities by delivering exceptional, personalized behavioral health care with dignity, compassion and respect. Our continued focus on the patient experience informs our caregivers in how to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient and family preferences, needs and values.

We dedicate ourselves in the communities we serve to delivering affordable health care to all and being responsible partners. No matter what your role, as a member of the Steward family, you are a specialist in the making every patient and family feel right at home, every co-worker a key to our success, and every referring practice, a team of prized colleagues.

In support of this, we commit ourselves to the following values:

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Excellence

Stewardship

If you are seeking a fast-paced, challenging position in an organization committed to achieving and maintaining a standard of excellence in all we do, our organization may be a good fit for you.

Summary: The registered nurse utilizes all aspects of the Nursing Process in the perioperative setting. Polices/procedures as well as the Nurse Practice Act and AORN standards govern their practices, while keeping patient satisfaction in mind. The nurse can perform as a circulating nurse or scrub nurse. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Job Requirements:

  • Utilizes the Nursing process in providing age specific care within the perioperative setting. Documents on the perioperative record in accordance with policy
    • Practices intra-operative standards of care relevant to operating room services in the circulator role and scrub role as trained.
    • Assures that aseptic technique is used and maintained as set by AORN standards. Monitors the room for breaks in technique.
    • Communicates procedure progress/problems to the coordinator, manager, or other appropriate individuals.
    • Maintains patient and staff safety by recognizing potential for injury by chemical irritants, electrical injury, positioning aspects, and other areas that could pose potential injury.
    • Intervenes as necessary to ensure patient safety.
  • Asseses the physiological status of the patient using age specific criteria.
    • Prepares the operating room to make sure the room temperature is appropriate.
    • Makes sure extra blankets are available.
    • Maintains a quiet environment especially during induction and during emergence from anesthesia. Calms the patient by keeping the environment as quiet as possible.
    • Reviews the needs of the surgeon for the specific operation before patient enters the operating room to ensure the case goes smooth and efficiently.Anticipates needs of the team and surgeon.
    • Reports patient status and surgical progress to family and friends throughout the procedure as needed.
    • Stays at the patient's side prior to induction and during emergence from anesthesia to give re-assurance and to assure safety. Ensures a quiet environment is achieved during induction and during emergence.
  • Prepares the operating room to make sure the room temperature is appropriate.
  • Makes sure extra blankets are available.
  • Maintains a quiet environment especially during induction and during emergence from anesthesia. Calms the patient by keeping the environment as quiet as possible.
  • Reviews the needs of the surgeon for the specific operation before patient enters the operating room to ensure the case goes smooth and efficiently.Anticipates needs of the team and surgeon.
  • Reports patient status and surgical progress to family and friends throughout the procedure as needed.
  • Stays at the patient's side prior to induction and during emergence from anesthesia to give re-assurance and to assure safety. Ensures a quiet environment is achieved during induction and during emergence.
  • Identifies nursing activities necessary for expected outcomes including: use of equipment, supplies and positioning aides.
  • Positions the patient with assistance. Ensures that the patient is comfortable and free from the potential of injury.
  • Coordinates all equipment and supplies needed to afford optimal procedure outcome. Checks equipment prior to case to ensure proper functioning. Utilizes supplies in a cost conscious manner.
  • Immediately removes from service any equipment that needs repaired. Notifies the appropriate staff to get equipment repaired. Biomed is notified of needed repairs as necessary.
  • Demonstrates awarness of individual patient rights.
  • Always functions as a patient advocate.
  • Respects patients religious beliefs.
  • Ensures patient privacy is maintained while positioning.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality.
  • Follows all departmental safety, infection control, count policies, and other policies as written.
  • Coordinates counting of items indicated by policy.(instruments, sponges, sharps, etc.)
  • Documents on the operative record the results of the counts. Reports any discrepancy to appropriate people. Takes action if counts are not correct.
  • Disposes of contaminated materials according to infection control policy.
  • Follows surgical prep policy and ensures solutions are not pooling and/or prep is dry prior to draping. Documents as such on the intraoperative record.
  • Follows universal protocol and documents accurately.
  • Follows count policy and takes x-ray if count is incorrect.
  • Uses and understands principles of aseptic and sterile practice in a variety of situations. Maintains and monitors sterile field for breaks in technique.
  • Practices aseptic technique as set forth by AORN standards.
  • Directs non-licensed clinical staff performance and practice. Initiates action to correct any deficiencies. Discusses any corrective action with the individual in private and in a respectful, professional manner.
  • Participates in delivery of care and in evaluating care delivered by non-professional staff.
  • Is always prepared for emergency situations.
  • Resolves case specific issues in a manner that provides continuance of safe patient care.
  • Attends and participates in fire safety initiatives, in-services and drills.
  • Knows where shutoff valves are located.
  • Knows where fire extinguishers are located and knows how to use them.
  • Knows different codes.
  • Knows where to find the malignant hyperthermia cart and how to assist the anesthesia department if the need arises.
  • Knows where the emergency carts and defibrillators are located and how to use.
  • Knows the process for adding cases during hours when scheduling is not present.
  • Knows how to check privileges online if questions arise.
  • Checks with manager or director on call for privilege questions when scheduling a stat or emergent case for off shifts, holidays, and weekends.
  • Uses budgeted resources judiciously, keeping in mind to reduce waste and contain cost.
  • Obtaines authorization for overtime. Fills out the appropriate form when working overtime.
  • Opens supplies as needed for case, holds items identifed as holds until needed.
  • Actively participates and advocates the reprocessing initative.
  • Stock room and fills out appropriate paperwork.
  • Correctly completes patient charges.
  • Confirms correct implants with the surgeon prior to opening.
  • ssumes responsibility for professional growth and maintenance of competency within area of practice. Practices a "team" approach.
  • Does not abuse benefit or sick time.
  • Seeks guidance when needed.
  • Maintains education record, keeps up to date on a monthly basis.
  • Accepts added responsibility as assigned; works overtime as needed.
  • Returns from breaks and lunches in a timely manner.
  • Clocks in and out on a daily basis and when on call.
  • Attends in-services and records attendance, reads minutes if unable to attend.
  • Provides a welcoming and supportive atmosphere to new employees and students. Assists new staff with their learning in a supportive manner. Does not critize in public or in a hurtful manner. Uses constructive feedback.
  • Orients new staff as assigned in a positive and supportive nature.
  • Maintains current license and CPR as required by SRHS.
  • Picks cases as needed.
  • Assists in room turnover as needed
  • Understands and is proficient with regard to computer charting.

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Requiremants:

  • Registered Nurse in PA
  • CPR, ACLS
  • Background Checks as required by law

Steward Health Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Steward Health Care does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.


Additional Information

Important COVID message

Please note, our Sharon Regional Medical Center is taking additional, necessary preparations to ensure patients can receive compassionate care in a safe, carefully managed environment - with confidence and without fear. Our Safe and Ready program consists of a rigorous [five-point] standard ensuring patient safety, confidence and convenience: Expanded hours will allow previously canceled procedures to be scheduled as quickly as possible. Any COVID-19 related care takes place in designated areas away from other patients and their families. Emergency Departments are reorganized to be a safe place to treat all emergency patients. A stringent cleaning policy has been implemented throughout the hospital. A strictly controlled visitor and masking policy is required for patient safety. You can rest assured that we have made the necessary preparations to provide care in a safe, controlled and professional way.

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