Registered Nurse - Operating Room

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator. Provides oversight of non-RN personnel on the assigned unit.

• Assesses the patient's physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care.
• Assesses learning needs.
• Provides education to patient and family.
• Documents plan provided, patients understanding and any outcomes.
• Education provided verbally and in writing.
• Assists the provider in intra-office procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability, and knowledge, to set up for procedures.
• Maintains a sterile field.
• Complies with Universal Protocol.
• Provides care in compliance with regulatory bodies, YNHHS policies and standing orders.
• Assesses patients in office and over the telephone for need of intervention, and is able to provide assistance in a timely manner.
• Performs nursing duties including, but not limited to: physical, pain and psychosocial assessment, documentation, vital signs, bladder scan, Uroflow, catheter insertion and removal, medication administration and use of POCT (Point of Care Testing).
• Demonstrates the ability, and knowledge, to handle and transfer clean and dirty instruments/equipment.
• Maintains competence in the use of the Trophon for high level disinfecting of ultrasound probes.
• Maintains competence in point of use cleaning of instruments.
• Disinfects equipment and room as determined by hospital standards and/or policies.
• Verifies information in chart is accurate and up to date, including but not limited to: reason for visit, health history, surgical history, medications, allergies, preferred laboratory, preferred pharmacy, fall risk, pain assessment, psychosocial assessment, learning assessment, preferred language, and social history.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department.
• Functions as preceptor to new staff.
• Functions as charge nurse.
• Meets performance expectations for Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, and Staff and Self Development as outlined in performance review.

• EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. BSN preferred.
• Experience: 2-3 years nursing experience, urology preferred. Recent ambulatory/medical office experience preferred.
• Proficient in use of computer software to include electronic patient records.
• Must have ability to use internet for literature searches regarding care for patients.
• LICENSURE: Valid State of Rhode Island Registered Nurse License, BLS required within one month.
• SPECIAL SKILLS: Hospital and unit based orientation provided.
• PHYSICAL DEMAND: Exposure to bodily fluids and biotherapy. Bending, carrying items.

Location: Bradford, Iowa

Languages: English

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Technology, Information and Internet