STAFF NURSE - SAME DAY SURGERY

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.

Current, active licensure as a Registered Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing.

Maintain current, active BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Certification preferred for RNs meeting applicable certification eligibility requirements.

Membership in professional nursing organization preferred.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Applies the nursing process of assessment, planning interventions, accurately implements and/or delegates patient care, evaluates that care, and accurately communicates patient information in a timely manner.
• Is a patient/resident advocate in conjunction with the other members of the healthcare team and fosters patient safety, comfort and satisfaction.
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
• Demonstrates quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Adhere to professional standards and guidelines, including ethical actions, relevant statutes, rules and regulations, during nursing practice.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• Exhibits High Reliability Organization (HRO) tools and tones.
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and students.
• Integrates research findings into practice.
• Responsible for timely review of emails, department communications and applicable learning assignments and completion as applicable.

Skills

• Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.
• Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and exhibit appropriate time management skills.
• Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care.
• Demonstrates effective communication.
• Effective appropriate and professional interactions with colleagues/physicians, patients and visitors.

Working Conditions

• Meal and break times are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate coverage.
• Shifts are scheduled or changed due to the staffing needs of the unit/department based upon volume and acuity.
• Work weekends and holidays as assigned or as applicable based on department needs.
• Cross training depending upon department needs.

Physical Requirements

• Never: Lifting 0-10 lbs, Forward Reaching, Overhead Reaching, Standing, Walking, Sitting, Climbing Stairs/Ladder, Bending, Stooping, Pushing, Pulling, Grasping/repetitive sustained, Fine motor coordination, Vision: Near/Far, Hearing: ordinary conversation/other, HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE CATEGORY – Category I
• Occasional: Lifting 10-20 lbs, Near/Far, Hearing: ordinary conversation/other
• Frequent: Lifting 20-35 lbs, Near/Far, Hearing: ordinary conversation/other
• Continuous: Lifting 35-50 lbs, Near/Far, Hearing: ordinary conversation/other
• Over 100 lbs: Lifting 50-100 lbs, Near/Far, Hearing: ordinary conversation/other

Entity/Department/Position Specific Addendum

Department Summary: A central specialized area for adult and pediatric medical/surgical patients to receive laboratory testing, electrocardiogram, history assessment, discharge planning, and pre and post procedural nursing care without requiring admission to the hospital. A combination of team and primary nursing is used, which utilizes RNs and techs to provide a holistic approach for pre and post-operative care. The unit does not accept neonatal patients, patients requiring critical nursing care, or patients from physicians without clinical privileges.