Perioperative Services Intern at Brown Medicine

Providence, Rhode Island, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Mar, 26

Salary

58.24

Posted On

19 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Critical Thinking, Nursing Process, Communication, Team Collaboration, Patient Safety, Intraoperative Care, Surgical Procedures, Evidence-Based Practice, Assessment Skills, Lifelong Learning, Professional Expertise, Cultural Competence, Emergency Response, Medical Record Maintenance, Teaching Skills

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

SUMMARY: The Outpatient Perioperative Novice Nurse Program is a 6-month program dedicated to providing training and education to Registered Nurses, either new graduates or experienced RNs, who have not worked in the intraoperative setting in the previous five years, or more. Under the general supervision of the Perioperative Services Nurse Educator, nurses will be equipped with the fundamental skills and tools critical to providing patient care in the perioperative setting. Interns will be trained to perform the duties of scrub nurse and circulating nurse. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. The initial five to six weeks comprises the didactic portion of the program; consisting of classroom lectures, selected evidence-based literature reviews, simulation practice, and observational experiences in the operating room. During this phase of training, the intern will be paired with preceptors who will model program objectives, exploring the PNDS Domains of Safety, Physiologic Response to Surgery, Behavioral Response to Surgery, and the Health Care System. Students will be asked for return demonstration of skills. 2. The remaining 20 weeks of training are spent in service-line rotations designed to familiarize the nurse intern with various surgical specialties, equipment, supplies, and processes as they further develop their critical thinking skills. Interns will progressively become more independent during the program. 3. The intern utilizes the nursing process throughout the pre-intra-, and post-operative phases of care. They will: a.Performs preop nursing assessments as demonstrated by a review of patient information. Ensures pertinent information is readily available (e.g. lab reports, consents, history and physical, plan of care); ensures pre-operative medications, preps, and orders have been carried out; verifies patient’s identity prior to surgical procedure; institutes patient and family teaching; and completes a verbal hand-off from the preoperative nurse. b.Demonstrates progressive critical thinking skills as demonstrated by the development of intraoperative nursing diagnosis, outcome identification, and plan ofcare. Implements patient specific plan and evaluates the appropriateness of planned or prescribed treatment. Modifies treatment or contacts physician as circumstances require. 4. Interns learn to perform nursing duties according to the policies, procedures, and evidence-based best practice of area assigned. Assists during surgical procedures by ensuring patient safety, preparing and/or directing others in preparation of instruments, equipment and supplies; scrubbing or circulating on cases under the tutelage of expert RN and Surgical Technologist preceptors; anticipating needs of surgeon; maintaining sterile techniques and preventing infection; applying dressings; administering medication; developing the ability to react to life-threatening situations, and providing for total nursing care of patients in the Operating Room. 5. Interns learn to maintain the electronic medical record, reporting pertinent information regarding patient’s condition, medication given, and treatments administered during the intraoperative phase of care. 6. Maintains and enhances professional expertise through engaged participation in educational activities and dedication to lifelong learning. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. 1. Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, physicians and other hospital personnel. 2. Visual and aural acuity to monitor patient progress. 3. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. 4. Graduation from accredited school of nursing. 5. Must have current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island. 6. All individuals must successfully complete the didactic portion of class by passing the Final Exam with a score of 80%. 7. Successful completion of all service line rotations as evidenced by positive feedback and reviews from preceptors and direct observation of student’s work validating incorporation of knowledge into practice. 8. Successful completion of all PeriOperative Nursing Competencies and demonstrated ability to practice independently upon graduation from the program. 9. Prior to graduation from the PeriOperative Novice Nurse Program, the intern will bid into, or be assigned to, an open fulltime position, based upon departmental needs. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Works in Operating Room and post-anesthesia recovery area with frequent exposure to anesthetic gases. 2. Some risk in injury from puncture by surgical instruments exposure to infectious wounds; burns from autoclaves and electrical equipment, but hazards minimized through adherence to appropriate established precautionary procedures. 3. Physical ability for extensive walking and standing; lifting, positioning, and pushing patients on stretchers. 4. Works 40 hours per week for the duration of the internship program with some rotations to PMs, nights, holidays, and weekends. Assigned to call with an expert nurse for the duration of the program. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None. Pay Range: $34.52-$58.24 Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location: Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Work Type: m-f 7am-3pm Work Shift: Day Driving Required: No Union: United Nurses And Allied Professional As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself. Company Location Belonging and Engagement Nursing Our Mission

Responsibilities

Interns will undergo a 6-month training program, including didactic learning and service-line rotations, to develop skills as scrub and circulating nurses. They will perform nursing duties in the perioperative setting, ensuring patient safety and effective care throughout the surgical process.