RN-Surgery
Company: UnityPoint Health
Location: Dubuque
Posted on: April 30, 2024
Job Description:
OverviewSign-On Bonus: $10,000 for qualifying applicants!
Collaborates with physicians and the multidisciplinary team while
providing physical and psychological support to patients in the
operative setting. Delivers safe and reliable care for patients
undergoing surgical procedures, including the circulating and
surgical scrub roles, utilizing the nursing process and critical
thinking skills. Provides patient advocacy while maintaining a
strong understanding of a sterile environment. Why UnityPoint
Health?
Commitment to our Team - We've been
named a by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team
members.Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling
career and experience guided by uncompromising values and
unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we
serve.Benefits - Our competitive program offers benefits options
that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life
stage you're in.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're
committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of
role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.Development -
We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of
delivering a remarkable employment experience.Community Involvement
- Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of
the people and communities we serve. Visit us at
UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why
UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. ResponsibilitiesDirect
Patient Care
Maintains knowledge of effectively
caring for a patient undergoing anesthesia, including but not
limited to general anesthesia, Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC)
anesthesia and regional block anesthesia, conscious sedation, and
local anesthesia.Utilizes critical thinking in developing nursing
interventions while maintaining responsibility and accountability
for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.Utilizes a
holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual,
educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age
of the patients served in the assigned service area. Assess and
chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient's and their
families' age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn
and level of comprehension.Coordinates activities with other team
members in planning and implementing care within hospital policies
and legal limitations.Prepares the operating room for the arrival
of surgical patients, assembles equipment, supplies, and
instruments for surgical procedures according to preference cards
and type of procedure.Assists with patient care activities
including transporting patient, surgical scrub prep, positioning,
application of cautery ground pad, and tourniquet cuff. Responsible
for maintaining the integrity, safety and efficiency of the sterile
field. Uses aseptic technique, Performs instrument, sponge, and
sharp counts.Demonstrates correct technique in handling of
instruments, sutures, specimens, and medications. Consistently
delivers high quality care demonstrating nursing knowledge and
skills in the operating room in accordance with established
policies and procedures and standards of care. Demonstrates
initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to
exceed customer expectations.Assists in maintaining a clean,
orderly and safe environment.Balances team and individual
responsibilities, objective and open to other's views, gives and
welcomes feedback, contributes to positive team goals, puts success
of team above own interest. Assists with OR room turnover including
opening sterile supplies and instruments.Performs routine cleaning
on equipment.Documents patient status and care given while the
patient undergoes the surgical procedure.Clinical Excellence
Maintains an assertive yet supportive
manner when functioning with team members and physicians.
Establishes a climate of mutual respect and trust with patients,
families, team members and physicians. Demonstrates knowledge that
patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors,
accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns
immediately.Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to
provide specialized education.Participates in hospital forums,
nursing governance, department staff meetings and huddles to stay
informed.Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer
service.Basic UPH Performance Criteria
Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health
Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies
and procedures and safety guidelines.Demonstrates ability to meet
business needs of department with regular, reliable
attendance.Employee maintains current licenses and/or
certifications required for the position.Practices and reflects
knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state
regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.Completes all annual
education and competency requirements within the calendar year.Is
knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements
for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and
Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or
concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of
hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns
reported by department staff related to compliance.Qualifications
Minimum RequirementsIdentify items that are minimally required to
perform the essential functions of this position.Preferred or
SpecializedNot required to perform the essential functions of the
position.Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Must
obtain BSN within 5 years of hire)Bachelor of Science degree in
NursingLicense(s)/Certification(s): * Current licensure in good
standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa. * Must possess
and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or
within three (3) months from date of hire. * Advanced Cardiac Life
Support (ACLS) certified within 6 months.Specialty
certificationKnowledge/Skills/Abilities: * Organizational* Verbal-
reads, writes, comprehends and speaks fluent English.*
Interpersonal/Communication Skills* Customer Relations*
Mathematical* Grammar/Spelling* Comprehend written instruction*
Follow verbal instruction* Basic computer skill* Multicultural
sensitivity* Critical thinking skills using independent judgement
in making decisions.* Analytical* ClericalOther: * Use of usual and
customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the
position.
- Area of Interest: Nursing;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
- Department: Operating Rooms;
- Shift: 10 hour shifts: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, for 80 hours per pay
period. There is a holiday and weekend rotation. This position does
have on-call.;
- Job ID: 144752;
Keywords: UnityPoint Health, Rockford , RN-Surgery, Healthcare , Dubuque, Illinois
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