RN, Operating Room (PT - Day) Lansdale

jeffersonhealth; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a Part-time Registered Nurse to circulate and scrub in the Operating Room across multiple services. Completion of Perioperative 101 is required or prior OR experience is preferred.

The RN will collaborate with the health care team to develop and implement individualized care plans, ensuring patient-centered care and safety. Strong communication and education skills are essential to support patients and families through the perioperative process.

Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma from an accredited nursing school.
• BSN strongly preferred or completion within 3 years of hire.
• 1 year RN acute care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of patient-centered practice and cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families.
• Understanding of discharge planning and education.

Responsibilities

• Interact with patients and families, adhering to Jefferson Health values.
• Educate patients and families; partner to identify learning needs.
• Use IT to communicate, monitor care outcomes, and support safety.
• Collaborate in inter-professional teams to deliver quality care.
• Participate in safety/quality committees and apply feedback-driven changes.

Education

Specialized Diploma

Bachelor's Degree BSN

1 year RN experience in acute care (preferred)

Effective Communication

Cultural Awareness

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Discharge Planning

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition

1

Job Details

PART TIME Registered Nurse to Circulate and Scrub in Operating Room for multiple services.

Completion of Periop 101 required or Prior Operating Room experience

With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the professional nurse uses the nursing process in ways that values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health. Develops nursing plans of care with the patient and their designated care partner(s) to effectively address the individualized needs and priorities of patients and are consistent with their cultural beliefs and values.

Job Description

Articulates the job's main responsibilities. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential functions or all duties performed. The essential functions listed below and percentage of time may vary between departments and locations, and are subject to change based on management discretion and organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of management to meet organizational needs.

• Interacts with co-workers, patients, their family/designated care partner(s), and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Integrates Evidence-Based Practice, clinical expertise, patients, their family/designated care partner(s) preferences and cultural beliefs and values for delivery of optimal healthcare.
• Partners with patients, their family/designated care partner(s)) in identifying learning needs and priorities and provides education in ways that are useful, understandable, and affirming. Minimizes risk of harm to patients and others by following established nursing practices and protocols and individual performance.
• Uses information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision making. Uses data to monitor the outcomes of care processes and uses improvement methods to design and test changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of patient care.
• Functions effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care. Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
• Creates an environment of belonging and inclusion, demonstrating skills in problem solving and conflict resolution. Demonstrates a commitment to learning and seeks opportunities for continued professional growth and development and acts in primary preceptor role to appropriate staff members
• Actively participates in hospital- and practice setting-based committees, including safety and quality improvement. Demonstrates willingness to give and receive feedback and integrates appropriate changes into practice.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred.

Education - Required

• Specialized Diploma Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required

Education - Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree BSN or completion of BSN or appropriate advanced degree within 3 years of hire strongly preferred

Experience - Preferred

• 1 year Previous experience as an RN in an acute care setting strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Required

• Patient-and Family-Centered Practice Knowledge of how to convey respect and collaborate with each patient, family and/or designated care partner in care and care planning.
• Cultural Awareness Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
• Effective Communication Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Uses the language of partnership with patients and families, engaging them in their health and health care. Appropriately and respectfully delegates to other team members.
• Patient Assessment and Care Knowledge of and ability to assess ailments and injuries of patients and implement a treatment plan.
• Patient and Designated Care Partner Education Knowledge of child and adult education techniques and the ability to elicit learning priorities and needs and educate patients and their designated care partners on the patient's condition, the treatment and medications suggested and given, and the next steps in the patient's recovery.
• Medication Administration and Prescription Knowledge of various medications used to treat patients, ability to apply this knowledge to the administration of medications and to the prescription of drugs for continuing treatment outside of the hospital.
• Discharge Planni