32Hr Day Shift Circulating Nurse - OR

Yale New Haven Health; New London (CT); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Yale New Haven Health in Connecticut seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for perioperative care on a surgical unit. You will assess patients, plan and implement care, supervise non-RN staff, and participate in charge nurse responsibilities to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Requirements include CT RN license, BLS, BSN preferred, and 1 year perioperative experience. You will collaborate with the healthcare team, educate patients and families, and uphold the organization's values of integrity

Formación

• RN license required in CT with current BLS certification.
• 1 year peri-operative experience preferred.
• BSN preferred when applying for this role.

Responsabilidades

• Assesses the Patient's physical and psychosocial status continuously throughout care.
• Develops, communicates and documents a plan of care with patient/family and healthcare team.
• Implements and coordinates the plan of care with the healthcare team.
• Evaluates effectiveness of the plan and patient readiness for discharge; revises plan as needed.
• Plans for patient and family education based on learning needs and readiness.
• Functions as a preceptor to new staff.
• Functions as a charge nurse.
• Meets performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, and resource utilization.
• Performs other duties to ensure smooth department operation.
• Explains procedures to patients appropriate to their comprehension level.
• Implements actions to prevent injury across all patient ages.
• Prepares and organizes materials for patient procedures.
• Maintains equipment and supplies as assigned.
• Operates OR equipment safely per manufacturer specs.
• Maintains accurate OR records.
• Communicates patient status and care needs to team.
• Performs perioperative nursing assessment and re-assessment during procedures.
• Adheres to OR dress code.
• Assists with sterile table and room prep and post-procedure cleanup.

Conocimientos

RN

Perioperative nursing

BLS

Educación

BSN preferred

Descripción del empleo

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Works Under The Supervision Of The Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator. The Registered Nurse (Rn) Assesses, Plans, Implements, Evaluates And Supervises Individual Patient Care On A Nursing Unit/Department According To Unit Policies And Procedures. Provides Supervision Of Non-Rn Personnel On The Assigned Unit. When Assuming The Charge Role, Delegates And Supervises Unit Activities. May Be Requires To Work On Other Nursing Units According To Distribution Of Staff And Patients. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Requested In Order To Maintain A High Level Of Service.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Assesses The Patient's Physical And Psychosocial Condition On An Ongoing Basis Throughout The Continuum Of Care.
• 2.Develops, Communicates And Documents A Plan Of Care Reflecting Individualized Patient Problems And Interventions To Achieve Desired Outcomes, Involving The Patient, Family And Healthcare Team In This Process.
• 3.Implements And Coordinates This Plan Of Care In Collaboration With The Healthcare Team.
• 4. Evaluates The Effectiveness Of The Plan Of Care, Patient's Response To Care, And Readiness For Discharge. Revises The Plan Of Care As Needed And Makes Referrals Where Indicated.
• 5.Plans For Education After Assessing The Individual Learning Needs And Readiness Of The Patient And Family. Provides Educational Opportunities And Documents Outcomes.
• 6.Functions As A Preceptor To New Staff.
• 7.Functions As A Charge Nurse.
• 8.Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
• 9.Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.
• 10.Explains Procedure/Environment To Patient As Appropriate, As Consistent With Their Level Of Comprehension.
• 11.Implements Actions To Prevent Patient (Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult And Geriatric) Injury From: Positioning, extraneous objects, chemical/physical/electrical hazards, medications, temperature, and infection.
• 12.Prepares And Organises Materials Recognizing Special Needs Of Patient (Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult And Geriatric), Procedure And/Or Surgeon.
• 13.Checks And Maintains Specialty And Department Equipment And Supplies As Assigned.
• 14.Safely Operates All Equipment According To Manufacturer Specifications. Insures All Necessary Instrumentation And Equipment Are In Working Order. Follows Through With Repair/Replacement As Needed.
• 15.Implements Case Breakdown Procedure Insuring Minimal Downtime Between Cases.
• 16.Provides Complete And Accurate O.R. Records.
• 17.Communicates/Documents Patient Status And Care Needs To Appropriate Team Members.
• 18.Performs Individualized Nursing Assessment Of Physiologic And Psychosocial Status And Documents Same. Re-Assesses Throughout Surgical Case.
• 19.Adheres To O.R. Dress Code.
• 20.Assist with sterile table and room preparation, and clean-up following the procedure. Take responsibility of contaminated materials, and dispose of sharps and needles in correct containers.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Graduate Of An Accredited School Of Nursing; Bsn Preferred. Proficient In Use Of Computer Software To Include Electronic Patient Records. Must Have Ability To Use Internet For Literature Searches Regarding Care For Patients.

EXPERIENCE

Previous Peri-Operative Course Curriculum And /Or Minimum 1 Year Of Recent Or Experience Preferred.

LICENSURE

Valid State Of Connecticut Registered Nurse License. BLS Required.

Special SKILLS

Certification In Peri-Operative Nursing Preferred (Cnor). Bls Required.