Charge RN - Operating Room, Redmond (Full-Time Variable)
Company: StCharles
Location: Cheyenne
Posted on: September 5, 2021
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Job Description:
Contract call requirements, holiday call, mandatory call-in
rotation. ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
Charge Nurse – Redmond – Main OR REPORTS TO
POSITION: Varies
DEPARTMENT:
Varies DATE LAST
REVIEWED:
April 9, 2018 OUR VISION:
Creating America’s healthiest community, together OUR MISSION:
In the
spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better
value OUR
VALUES:
Accountability, Caring and Teamwork DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Operating Room provide
specialized care to patients throughout their perioperative
experience. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Charge Nurse provides
leadership in coordination of the assigned shift. Provides clinical
support and mentorship to the assigned shift while delivering
quality patient and family centered care as a member of the health
care team in accordance with St. Charles Health System’s mission,
philosophy, policies, and procedures. Applies standards for
professional nursing practice and focuses clinical care to enhance
the experience for patients, families, and all others. This nursing
position will provide and oversee the provision of specific care to
assigned patients throughout the shift, consistent with the scope
of RN licensure. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: Assist unit leadership in the following: Performs direct patient care based on the needs of the
department. Maintains and demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of nursing
principles, practices, standards, and techniques and applies this
knowledge in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and
work instructions and within laws and regulations governing nursing
practice in the State of Oregon. Assesses the patient’s condition and needs using critical
thinking and clinical judgment: sets outcomes; implements
appropriate nursing actions and collaborates with other disciplines
to meet the patient’s/family’s physical, emotional, spiritual,
social, and intellectual needs; and evaluates patient’s
progress. Serves as a mentor; teaches, guides, and supports the clinical
staff and orientees. Provides input into the evaluation process of unit
caregivers. Participates in activities that promote professional
growth and development of self and others. Demonstrates critical thinking, problem-solving and the ability
to set priorities and adapt quickly to new situations. Clinical problem solving. Role Models self-management, conflict resolution, and setting a
positive tone in accordance with the departmental ACT
agreement. Identifies work-related problems with possible solutions and
implements solutions (within scope of practice) in collaboration
with the department leadership, house supervisor or manager on duty
Responsible to manage patient’s experience by clarifying,
integrating, and coordinating the roles of the interdisciplinary
team and help mentor other nurses clinical skills accordingly. Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance
with hospital policies, procedures and regulatory
agencies. Supports and assists physicians and staff with EMR. Serves as a resource within the unit and to other departments
regarding unit specific best practices, policies and standards of
care Participates in planning and/or delivery of staff meetings,
leadership meetings, shared practice meetings and other hospital
meetings as assigned. Call may be required on a rotating basis for some positions Communicates (both written and orally) effectively and maintains
professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff,
patients, and guests. Provides 2-way communication of the St. Charles Healthcare
System mission, vision, values, and strategic plan for the
shift. Calculates dosages and administers medications accurately
in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and
procedures for medication administration. Demonstrates awareness of and supports St. Charles Health
System’s departmental and operating unit goals through
participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental
activities. Lives, models, applies and assures care delivery philosophy in
interactions, care and service. Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all
aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each
individual, patient and caregiver. Participates in creating intentional relationships and
demonstrates focus attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care
experience. Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by
purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way,
including introducing oneself and explaining role in patient’s
care, asking the patient his or her preferred name, sitting
with the patient to determine his or her care goals, active
listening, and communicating effectively and appropriately through
touch, eye contact, etc. Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in
all respects. Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of
continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a
champion of change. Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers,
patients and guests. Conducts all activities with the highest standards of
professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all
applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting
the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an
ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected
violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all
organizational investigations and proceedings. Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that
promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate. May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the
organization, as required or assigned.
EDUCATION Required: As required by RN licensure Preferred:
BSN LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION Required: Current Oregon RN license. AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider
certification. Code Gray (8 Hour) Other certifications specific to specialty departments per
general RN requirements Preferred: Department specific acute care certification.
(i.e. CNOR) EXPERIENCE Required: Previous experience specific to specialty
departments per general RN requirements 1 year OR experience. Completion of St. Charles Health System
Perioperative 101 or equivalent may be considered. Preferred: Previous leadership experience
preferred. Two years of nursing experience in the clinical area of assigned
supervision preferred. Previous experience specific to specialty departments per
general RN preferred experience. Scrubbing experience PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) required to perform the job safely. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard
operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability
to hear normal speech level. Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or
pulling 1-25 pounds. The use and operation of a motor vehicle for
Home Health and Wound Caregivers. Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching,
climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), reaching overhead,
lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds,
grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech
level. Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs. Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by
area), operation of a motor vehicle. Exposure to Elemental Factors Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical
solution. Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration,
uneven surface. Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category Risk for Exposure to BBP Schedule Weekly Hours: Caregiver Type: Shift: Is Exempt Position? Job Family: Compensation (min.): Compensation (mid): Compensation (max): Scheduled Days of the Week: Shift Start & End Time:
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