Preanesthesia Clinic RN - Part Time

Bay Area Hospital; Fort Bridger (WY); Sur place; USD 66 000 - 98 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Bay Area Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Pre-op Clinic. The role operates in a day-shift, part-time capacity within the Perianesthesia department, with 40 hours per pay period.

The RN will plan, coordinate, and implement nursing care for surgical patients, ensuring readiness for procedures and proper patient education. Responsibilities include collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia, and the care team, documentation in the EMR, and participation in discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Oregon
• American Heart Association BLS certification required
• Proficient in electronic medical records and computer use
• Strong communication and teaching skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced perioperative setting

Responsabilités

• Coordinate interdisciplinary team for patient readiness for surgery
• Review patient status, labs, meds, and learning needs for planned surgery
• Collaborate with surgeon and anesthesia to prevent cancellations
• Assist with perioperative discharge planning and patient education
• Document assessments and care in the medical record
• Provide patient and family teaching and ensure safety in care delivery
• Support supervision of nursing assistants and ensure smooth operation of the clinic

Connaissances

English proficiency

Critical thinking

Flexibility/Adaptability

Teaching skills

Crisis response

Computer proficiency

Punctual attendance

Formation

Registered Nurse license (Oregon)

BLS certification

Description du poste

Time Type:

Part time

Hours per Pay Period:

40

Shift:

Day Shift

Minimum:

$47.82 USD

Maximum:

$71.26 USD(This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job)

Department:

Perianesthesia

The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.

Job Description:

Registered Nurse - Pre-op Clinic

Within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, applies the nursing process to the care of patients. Teaches patients and significant others. Documents patient care in the medical record. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall care of the patient.

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Support the organization’s mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.

POSITION SUMMARY

Within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, applies the nursing process to the care of patients. Teaches patients and significant others. Documents patient care in the medical record. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall care of the patient.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient readiness for surgery

• :Comprehensively reviews and assesses patient’s status r/t planned surgery, including
  • Physical parameters
  • Lab values
  • Medications
  • Pre-, intra-, and post-op learning needs
  • Understanding of procedure
• Consults with surgeon, anesthesia, and other providers as needed, to resolve identified patient issues in a timely manner and prevent avoidable surgery cancellations
• Begins interdisciplinary discharge planning process, including patient and caregivers in plan
• Performs EKGs as ordered
• Assesses patients, as appropriate to the scope of care the nurse will provide. Assessments may include: physical, psychosocial, learning needs and barriers, needs related to age/culture, discharge planning.
• Establishes nursing diagnoses based on results of assessments and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Plans care according to identified diagnoses and needs. Updates plan of care as appropriate.
• Implements/performs individualized care, based on nursing care plan and the nurse’s role with the patient. This care may include but not be limited to:
• Assisting with activities of daily living, including fall risk management and safe patient handling.
• Medication administration
• Skin assessment/wound care
• Pain management
• Operation/manipulation of biomedical and other patient care and testing equipment, including but not limited to infusion pumps, patient transfer equipment, cardiopulmonary monitors, invasive catheters and drains, thermoregulation devices, measurement devices, medication dispensing cabinets, external therapeutic devices.
• Assisting the physician and other licensed, independent practitioners with invasive and non-invasive procedures.
• Teaching patients and their families about current illness, medical tests, medication, general healthcare, illness and disease prevention, and wellness promotion.
• Providing appropriate assignment, supervision, and direction to unlicensed assistive personnel in order to ensure optimum patient care.
• Providing interdisciplinary coordination and facilitation of overall care.
• Documents patient assessments, interventions, care, and teaching in the electronic medical record. Documents in paper format, as necessary. Documentation is complete, concise, timely, and legible.
• Evaluates care provided, communicates patient status and results of care to the interdisciplinary team.
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language.
• Exhibits critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Flexible, able to prioritize and adapt to rapidly-changing patient and unit needs.
• Demonstrates effective teaching skills.
• Responds effectively to patient crisis/emergency situations
• Proficient in use of computer, including accessing internet, word processing, and documenting in an electronic medical record system.
• Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required

EXPERIENCE

• Recent (within past 5 years) acute care hospital experience preferred

GENERAL INFORMATION

Union Affiliation: ONA

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
• Requires frequent use of personal computer
• Must demonstrate manual dexterity

Compensation Grade:

ONA

Compensation Grade Profile:

Bay Area Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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