RN SURGICAL SERVICES (FT 32 HRS.) 1RN07 at Penobscot Valley Hospital

Lincoln, Maine, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Chart Review, Pre-anesthesia Evaluation, Nursing Assessment, Discharge Planning, Plan of Care Development, Patient Care Delivery, Team Communication, Documentation, Drug Administration, Patient Education, Quality Improvement, Emergency Management, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, ACLS Certification, Conscious Sedation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description 1RN07 PVH employment application required. All job offers contingent upon background check and completion of pre-employment physical. Hourly rate, shift differential as worked, non-exempt, union. Job Functions: Complete chart review and pre-anesthesia evaluation via phone. Reports any concerns to CRNA/Surgeon as appropriate. Performs initial age-appropriate nursing assessment (neonate to geriatrics). Complete ongoing age-appropriate reassessments. Completes discharge assessment to identify patient discharge needs. Identifies priorities for the delivery of nursing care. Develops/implements plan of care based on patient needs and physician orders. Executes appropriate nursing actions to reach patient goals. Communicates patient care activities to health care team members. Updates health care team members of current status and any changes in plan. Documents patient care activities in accordance with established standards and hospital policies and procedures. Initiates specialty/supplemental nursing notes as appropriate. Assists with patient charges. Delivers patient care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures and within the scope of the state Nursing Practice Act. Maintains a physical environment that provides for patient and staff safety and wellness. Ensures that supplies and equipment are readily available and in safe working order. Reports situations involving questionable safety/legality promptly to nursing manager. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to implement procedures in event of internal or external disaster. Demonstrates knowledge of drug administration and effects. Utilizes appropriate drug reference sources for drug information. Administers drugs correctly utilizing the “five rights”. Evaluates patient response to medications. Assesses need for patient / family education and provides teaching as indicated. Reviews discharge plan, and intervenes appropriately. Completes discharge plan, and insures patient / family understanding of plan.24. Performs follow up calls to patients. Promotes the hospital and its employees through professional behavior. Participates in department plan to meet regulatory standards. Serves on hospital committees and helps assist department manager to review and revise policies and procedures. Monitor and order supplies for assigned inventory area. Help break down the operating room and clean after each case. Quality Improvement: Actively participates in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program, actively supports and implements Department-specific Quality improvement initiatives and projects, recommends process improvement as appropriate, reports any quality issues in service delivery and consistently commits to a focus on quality improvement and organizational excellence. Emergency Management: As an employee of Penobscot Valley Hospital, the position has an inherent role to care for our community members when in need. To this regard, the incumbent will be expected to participate in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested. When called upon during a real life disaster/emergency event, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the Hospital’s response to this event, within the scope of professional and personal ability to do so. Requirements Current Maine nursing license. Ability to problem solve; critical thinking skills; effective verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge base to include nursing assessment and skills for all age groups from neonate to geriatrics. ACLS, and Conscious Sedation certifications within six months of hire for all RN’s working PACU Phase I. Previous OR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

The role involves completing comprehensive nursing assessments, developing and implementing patient care plans based on physician orders, and communicating patient status updates to the healthcare team. Responsibilities also include executing nursing actions, documenting care according to standards, and ensuring patient safety and supply readiness.