Registered Nurse Operating Room occupation at Thornton Group in Tacoma

Thornton Group is at present recruited Registered Nurse Operating Room on Sun, 21 Jul 2013 19:14:37 GMT. Part time day and evening shifts available. This position is responsible for providing Perioperative nursing care to all patient populations undergoing surgical procedures. The incumbent assumes accountability for direct and indirect implementation of the patient’s plan of care in the Perioperative setting. Essential Job Functions Adheres to the department’s and hospital’s policies and...

Registered Nurse Operating Room

Location: Tacoma Washington

Description: Thornton Group is at present recruited Registered Nurse Operating Room right now, this occupation will be placed in Washington. Detailed specification about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Part time day and evening shifts available.

This position is responsible for providing Perioperative nursing care to all patient populations undergoin! g surgical procedures. The incumbent assumes accountability for direct and indirect implementation of the patient’s plan of care in the Perioperative setting.

Essential Job Functions

Adheres to the department’s and hospital’s policies and procedures, including safety, risk management and regulatory standards. Keeps abreast of trends, developments and regulatory requirements impacting matters within designated scope of responsibility.

Administers, oversees and documents the administration of medications (e.g., topically, orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and intravenously) as ordered by the healthcare practitioner and in accordance with hospital policy.

Assesses patient to include physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral/emotional, developmental and spiritual needs. Gathers data relevant for patient care. Implements appropriate patient interventions and evaluates outcomes. Plans care appropriately based on needs identified ! during initial and on-going assessments. Provides holistic, co! mprehensive, and professional nursing care to patient within the scope of practice. Implements appropriate patient interventions and evaluates outcomes. Prepares patient for discharge and assists with coordinating post discharge needs.

Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of available communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services. Patient Populations Served: Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department’s defined specific populations served.

Demonstrates competent professional practice and engages in opportunities for professional growth. Demonstrates self accountability to meet stated deadlines for all mandatory requirements.

Documents care delivered and patient status utilizing the nursing process in accordance with FHS standards ! of care, for example, changes in patient condition, patient responses to intervention and reassessments of pertinent findings. Receives and assures appropriateness, accuracy, timeliness and execution of physician orders.

Identifies opportunities for, and participates in, performance/quality improvement activities to improve clinical outcomes, healthcare delivery systems and address patient safety/satisfaction and cost containment.

Incorporates critical thinking into daily practice as demonstrated by quality of care provided, transfer of knowledge, follow through and patient outcomes. Leads, coordinates, and communicates the ongoing delivery of patient care services provided by members of assigned patient care teams(s); considers patient acuity and the competencies of care team members in delegating and assigning work and in adjusting assignments as necessary; assesses and monitors team performance to ensure the quality of care provided is consistent with t! he FHS standards and regulatory requirements. Coordinates nursing care ! and advocates for patient needs so that all appropriate disciplines are informed of and participating in the plan of care.

Prepares patient for examination/procedure. Routinely explains delays. Assesses, monitors, and intervenes as indicated during and post examination or procedure.

Provides health care education and guidance to patient and/or families. Educates regarding results, findings and diagnoses to patient and/or patient’s family within scope of practice.

Performs related duties as required.

Provide pre-, intra- and post-operative patient care.

Use sterile/aseptic technique and work with Perioperative instrumentation and equipment.

Function as a circulator in the OR.

Education/Experience Requirements
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This occupation starts available on: Sun, 21 Jul 2013 19:14:37 GMT

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