Registered Nurse (Specialty Areas)

Healthcare Staffing; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis HealthCare System in Zanesville, OH seeks a BSN-educated registered nurse to plan and provide nursing care in the office and perioperative areas. You will coordinate care with physicians and other caregivers, follow infection control policies, and work with minimal supervision.

The role includes assisting with procedures, preparing equipment, arranging tests and admissions, documenting measurements, administering medications, and taking on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Current Ohio RN license.
• Current CPR certification or obtained within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in accordance with physician orders in office and perioperative areas.
• Assists with preparation of equipment and aids physicians during treatment, examination, and procedures.
• Organizes patient testing, admissions and procedures, and documents insurance precertification for planned procedures.
• Takes and records measurements or readings.
• Assesses condition and provides treatment as needed.
• Administers prescribed medications.
• Participates in team leadership and collaborates with care givers on the unit.
• Prepares exam rooms, restocks, and sterilizes instruments; participates in on-call rotation.

Education

BSN

Ohio RN License

CPR Certification

Job description

Position Details

Work Shift: Varied Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Department: First Care North

Overview of Position

Plans, provides and/or supervises the nursing care of patients in an efficient and caring manner in the office and in perioperative areas. Coordinates care planning with other caregivers and with other areas, adheres to universal precautions, and is compliant with infection control policies. Works independently with minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Provides direct patient care in accordance with physician orders in a warm and friendly manner in the office and perioperative areas.
2. Assists with preparation of equipment and aids the physician/surgeon during treatment, examination, and surgical procedures of the patient.
3. Arranges for patient testing, admission, and surgical procedures, and obtain and documents insurance precertification for planned procedures.
4. Takes and records measurements or readings.
5. Assesses condition and provides treatment for care of patient.
6. Administers prescribed medications.
7. Provides leadership while working collaboratively with other care givers on the unit.
8. Is familiar with all surgical procedures, supplies and equipment used for the surgical specialty, and is responsible for preparing the exam rooms in the office suite, including restocking the treatment areas, sterilizing surgical instruments, etc.
9. Take on-call rotation with other surgical nursing staff.
10. Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. BSN and current Ohio RN License.
2. Current CPR certification, or obtained within 30 days of employment.
3. One-year experience in acute care setting, particularly in perioperative nursing care.
4. Ability to read, write and explain or describe moderately complex information to other hospital staff.
5. Attention to detail.
6. Ability to communicate well in an oral and written manner, as well as the ability to observe, assess, and guide others.
7. Ability to read, calculate and prepare medication, as well as the ability to observe and analyze any resulting reactions and to apply clinical knowledge.
8. Demonstrates competence in age-specific patient care.

PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values:

   • Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.
   • Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.
   • Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.
   • Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.
   • Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.
   • Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.
   • Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.
   • Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.
   • Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.

2. Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers)

   • Introduces self and role…connects with everyone.
   • Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback.
   • Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others.
   • Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.)
   • Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately.
   • Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner.
   • Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed.

3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety

   • Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.)
   • Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.)
   • Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment
   • Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness.
   • Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Ability to sit, stand, stoop, push, pull, bend, and walk for extended periods of time
2. Ability to lift 50 pounds to waist level
3. Ability to communicate well in an oral and written manner, as well as the ability to observe, assess, guide, and evaluate others

About Genesis HealthCare System

Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job. Our mission is to provide compassionate, quality healthcare. Genesis HealthCare System is an integrated healthcare delivery system based in Zanesville, Ohio. The system includes a not-for-profit hospital, Genesis Hospital, in Zanesville, an extensive network of more than 300 physicians and multiple outpatient care centers throughout the region. Genesis is the largest healthcare provider in its six-county region of southeastern Ohio, which includes Muskingum, Morgan, Perry, Coshocton, Noble and Guernsey counties. Genesis provides a higher level of service than what is typically found in a community of its size including open-heart surgery, trauma care, a Level II special care nursery, neurosurgery and comprehensive cancer services. This level of care has established Genesis as a primary referral center for much of the region. In addition to traditional hospital services, Genesis offers a broader range of services through its affiliated organizations, which serve as Genesis' partners to extend care far out into the community. Our steadfast commitment to delivering high quality, compassionate patient care is recognized throughout the country with numerous awards and accreditations. We are proud of our rich history of serving the community and vow to continue the tradition of healing and caring with compassion, trust, innovation and excellence.