Registered Nurse - OR

Atlas-Healthcare-Partners-LLC; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to provide and coordinate care in the OR setting. The role covers assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care in alignment with standards and policies.

The position requires an active RN license, BLS and ACLS, and PALS within 90 days if pediatrics are involved. Prior OR experience is preferred; PeriOp101 may be needed for candidates without OR exposure.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing required.
• Current, valid RN license in state of practice, or compact licensure.
• BLS and ACLS required.
• PALS certification within 90 days for ASC pediatrics if assigned.
• Core (FT/PT): minimum one-year licensed RN OR experience in OR; PeriOp101 if no OR experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental and discharge needs.
• Formulate a plan of care including discharge planning and goals.
• Implement care, coordinate, delegate and supervise care activities.
• Evaluate patient progress and teaching effectiveness; revise plans as needed.
• Document assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation in patient records.
• Provide evidence-based care and participate in clinical practice improvements.
• Participate in education and mentoring of staff, patients, families and visitors.

Education

Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing

RN license in state of practice

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification within 90 days of start date (if ASC pediatrics)

PeriOp101 program enrollment with completion within 4 months

Job description

Up to a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Status: Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY

This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members. Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy.
• Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Initiates a plan of care based on patient-specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goals for patient are realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with the patient/family. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of care. Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient’s status.
• Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.
• Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching and revises the plan of care as needed. Evaluates patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members. Evaluates patient's response and the effectiveness of patient teaching.
• Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record. Documentation is legible, timely and in accordance with policy. Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing interventions and patient’s response to treatment. Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice. Participates in department or facility shared leadership. Interacts and participates in the education, role development, and orientation of facility personnel, patients, students, families and visitors. Promotes/supports growth of others through precepting and mentoring when appropriate.
• Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care. Actively participates in the improvement of national nursing quality indicators and outcomes. Such activities may include participating in professional organizations.
• In some location, this position may provide relief charge for staff and workflow of the department.
• Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
• Provides all customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

NOTE: The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing, or higher, required.
• Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice.
• BLS and ACLS required.
• *PALS certification required within 90 days of start date if assigned ASC services pediatrics.
• Core (FT/PT): Minimum one-year licensed RN experience in OR (other procedural areas consider with Support Center Clinical Educator approval) Licensed RN with no experience in OR and enrolled in PeriOp101 program with successful completion within 4 months.

Level I: 0-3 years of experience

Standard: 3+ years of experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Additional OR or perioperative licensed RN experience is strongly preferred.