Registered Nurse 2 – Operating Room - Per Diem

About the role

The Registered Nurse 2 delivers patient-family centered care in a culturally competent manner utilizing evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service while ensuring population-specific patient care. The Registered Nurse 2 oversees nurses and allied health staff in their daily practice.

Responsibilities

• Assesses assigned patients and evaluates plans to include documentation of nursing care.
• Reports symptoms and changes in patients’ condition and vital signs.
• Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses, conditions, and physician orders.
• Reviews, evaluates, and reports diagnostic tests to assess patient’s condition.
• Consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals related to assigned patients to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Prepares patients for, and assists with, examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Considers patient age and culture during patient treatments and provides any needed information regarding treatment plan.
• Nurtures a compassionate environment by providing psychological support.
• Performs appropriate patient tests and safely administers medications within the scope of practice.
• Administers and maintains accurate records related to medications and treatments as per regulatory bodies, policies, procedures, and physician orders.
• Communicates plan of care in a timely manner to patient and family, as well as the appropriate team members, ensuring compliance with all regulatory guidelines (i.e., HIPAA).
• Uses best practices for transition of patient care.
• Uses available resources to assist in discharge planning.
• Plans, prioritizes, and adjusts assignments to accomplish goals and render superior patient care; seeks assistance when needed.
• Adapts to changing work demands and environment.
• Safely operates medical equipment.
• Serves as a preceptor and assists new staff in the provision of care to help them acclimate to the healthcare environment and a direct patient care role.
• Provides concise and constructive feedback when needed.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Education

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Bachelor of Science in nursing required

Certification and Licensing

• Registered Nurse License
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (i.e., sanitation, decontamination etc.)
• Excellent patient experience skills
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental
• Tuition remission