Registered Nurse Periop Program

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Department:

Job Description Summary:

Our 6-month Perioperative RN Training Program prepares experienced Registered Nurses to transition into the intraoperative OR setting. Through hands-on training and clinical education, nurses develop the skills and knowledge needed to safely care for surgical patients.

The program provides a supportive, multidisciplinary learning environment designed to build confidence and competency as an intraoperative OR nurse.

Minimum requirement: FL RN License, BLS/ACLS, Graduated from accredited school of Nursing and one year of Registered Nurse experience.

Position Responsibilities

• Prepares the OR suite appropriately to receive a new admission. Greets the patient upon arrival and initiates hemodynamic monitoring.
• Evaluates, assesses and documents patient's surgical status. Report abnormal findings to physician and document pre/post-op counts.
• Assists anesthesia in maintaining intake and output, checks availability of blood products and checks blood products with anesthesia before administering. Document blood administration and assures accuracy.
• Demonstrates ability to handle difficult situations dealing with conflict in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates appropriate safety measures as it relates to potential radiation exposure.
• Monitors, evaluates, and intervenes appropriately with patients receiving conscious sedation.
• Competent in application of safety positioning devices, providing ongoing observation, intervention and documentation as per hospital policy.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of operation, care and handling of O.R.. equipment. Demonstrates ability to perform new procedures, skills, and routines in specialty areas.

Assessment

• Performs initial vital signs and admission history to include introduction to patient and family. Assessment of chief complaint and notification of physician within 15 minutes of arrival to procedure area.
• Obtains and documents a complete nursing admission assessment, including physiological and psychological factors to develop a plan of care within eight hours of admission.
• Performs and documents an accurate systems assessment at the beginning of each procedure.
• Responds to diagnostic data and initiates appropriate action or intervention.
• Assesses patient education needs on admission.
• Assesses psychosocial needs specific to patient's age, growth, and development.

Planning

• Initiates a plan of care within eight hours of admission.
• Establishes priorities for patient care based on patient needs as evidenced by completion of assigned duties within shift.

Implementation

• Verbalizes understanding of patient diagnosis and plan of care.
• Safely and correctly initiates and documents nursing interventions in emergency situations.
• Performs 24-hour chart check at the beginning of each procedure.
• Prepares intravenous solutions using aseptic technique.
• Administers, observes, and documents intravenous therapy according to hospital policy.
• Administers medications within 30 minutes of scheduled time. Observes and documents effectiveness. Recognizes and reports adverse reactions immediately.
• Provides individualized instructions each procedure to patient/significant other regarding the plan of care.
• Demonstrates safe and correct use of unit specific equipment.
• Ensures that each patient's general hygiene needs are met.
• Performs pre-operative and post operative care and instruction for each assigned surgical patient during shift.
• Adheres to standard precautions including hand hygiene guidelines at all times.
• Documents specific patient valuables on designated form when received and immediately arranges for appropriate storage.
• Performs dressing changes using aseptic technique.
• Collects and labels specimens per policy when ordered by physician.
• Performs bedside glucose monitoring according to policy.
• Reports all abnormal findings immediately to physician.
• Initiates wound and skin protocol upon identification of risk.
• Performs ostomy care to include irrigation, appliance usage, and reinforcement of teaching.
• Inserts intermittent or indwelling urinary catheter using aseptic technique.
• Administers oxygen therapy according to physician order.
• Transfers patients in/out of the unit in an efficient manner, by obtaining a complete and correct set of physician's transfer orders. Completes and documents transfer summary. Ensures appropriate completed referral forms accompany intra-facility transfers, and giving/receiving of report.
• Demonstrates safe and correct use of restraints.

Evaluation

• Documents/reports patient responses or outcomes resulting from: nursing interventions, treatments/procedures, interpersonal interactions, and patient/family education.
• Evaluates and documents patient's progress towards established goals/objectives.
• Updates/revises patient care problem list and individualized patient care standards based on patient/family responses, progress towards goals, and/or change in medical status.

Professional and Staff Development

• Obtains 100% mandatory hospital and unit specific inservices annually, prior to evaluation date.
• Plans, presents, and documents unit inservice as required by level.
• Documents competency in clinical skills annually.
• Attends staff meetings as required.
• Uses established lines of communication for resolution of problems and interpersonal conflict.

Leadership

• Presents a minimum of 1 in-services and 2 patient care conference.
• Attends 75% staff meetings.
• Functions as a Charge Nurse, possesses clinical knowledge of all patients in OR. Triages and assigns beds to promote patient flow.
• Attends a Charge Nurse course.
• Serves as a preceptor/clinical resource.
• Actively participates in unit based PI.

Qualifications

• License/Registration/Certification

  • O.R. RNs: Current RN Licensure in the state of FL, BLS required and CNOR preferred for OR nurses; Ambulatory RNs: Current RN Licensure in the state of FL, BLS required and CNOR preferred for OR nurses; PACU RNs (Main PACU & Ambulatory PACU): Current RN Licensure in the state of FL, BLS and ACLS required for PACU RNs only, and CPAN and/or CAPA preferred for Peri-Anesthesia nurses. Pre-testing RN’s do not need ACLS or PALS. These RNs are incorporated in Ambulatory

• Education

  • Graduated from an accredited school of Nursing. BSN preferred.

• Experience

  • Level II: Min 1 year RN.

Benefits:

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!

Degree Requirements:

Certification: