Operating Room Weekend Charge Registered Nurse
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Operating Room Weekend Charge Registered Nurse
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Southwest Michigan health system
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Under general supervision and in accordance with the policies, procedures and guidelines established within the organization, the Operating Room Weekend Charge (RN) oversees the day to day unit operations related to personnel and the provision of care for patients in the Operating Room. The Operating Room Weekend Charge RN acts as a role model, mentor and resource to staff to ensure that all standards are maintained and to encourage a team environment. The Operating Room Weekend Charge RN assists with managing variability as it relates to workload, acuity, staffing and patient flow. He/She is responsible for communication amongst the team, coordination of education and will assist as a resource person for the overall operations of the lab. Operating Room Weekend Charge RN serves as a contact for internal and external customers. He/She reports to the Operating Room Nurse Manager. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Minimum of two years clinical experience in a operating room required
Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing with the State of Michigan
BLS certification required by completion of core orientation
• Basic PC computer skills to operate the database and office programs used in the department; can be acquired after hire
• Must demonstrate excellent human relation skills to manage patients, physicians and staff in difficult and/or sensitive situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required to build a sense of teamwork and to maintain positive relationships within the department and across the organization
• Must be customer service oriented
• Must demonstrate leadership skills including flexibility, good organizational skills, problem solving abilities, the ability to work independently and take initiative within established procedures and guidelines
Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time.
Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.
Operating Room Weekend Charge RN duties:
• Oversees the daily clinical operations of the operating room to ensure efficient flow, responding to staff and physician questions and providing direct patient care.
• Manages staff scheduling requests and modifications on a day-to-day basis, adjusting staffing based on patient volume and productivity goals.
• Demonstrates a commitment to providing outstanding customer service to all customers in a manner reflective of our mission and values.
• Communicates in a positive, professional manner to the staff and physicians.
• Promotes strong working relationships with physicians, vendors and other departments.
• Addresses any immediate internal or external customer concerns, proving follow up and keeping the manager informed.
• Serves as a department resource and liaison to other departments.
• Acts as the first resource for coaching and direction of staff to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Functions as an extension of the manager, ensuring all procedures are performed in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Strives to develop a high performing team focused on quality, efficiency, innovation and customer service.
• Promotes and ensures a safe and courteous workplace for all patients, families, visitor s, physicians and peers.
• Performs other duties as assigned
Standards of Professional Performance:
• The registered nurse systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
o Participates in quality improvement activities
o Uses the results of quality improvement activities to initiate changes in nursing practice.
• The registered nurse attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
o Participates in ongoing educational activities related to appropriate knowledge and professional issues.
o Maintains professional records that provide evidence of competency and continued ongoing educational activities.
• The registered nurse evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statues, rules and regulations.
o Provides age-appropriate care in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner.
o Participates in self-evaluation, identifying areas of strengths as well as areas benefiting from professional development.
o Participates in systematic peer review as appropriate.
• The registered nurse interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
o Shares knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues
o Maintains compassionate and caring relationships with peers and colleagues
o Contributes to a supportive and healthy work environment.
• The registered nurse collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
o Partners with the multiple health disciplines to effect change and generate positive outcomes for the patient and family, based on the plan of care.
• The registered nurse integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice.
o Delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity, confidentiality and rights.
o Demonstrates a commitment to connecting with self and others through relationship centered care giving.
o Serves as a patient advocate
• The registered nurse integrates research finding into practice.
o Uses research to improve the health of patients and the practice environment.
o Participates in the various levels of research based on their level of education. Such activities may include: identifying clinical problems, participating in data collection, participating in the research committee, sharing research activities/finding with others, conducting research, analyzing data and trends of nursing practice to develop changes in nursing practice and utilizes evidence-based practice in the development of policies, procedures and standards of practice in patient care.
• The registered nurse considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.
o Assigns or delegates tasks based on the needs and condition of the patient, potential for harm, complexity of the nursing activity, required problem solving and innovation, predictability of outcome, extent of patient interaction
o Assists the patient and family in becoming informed consumers about the options, costs, risks and benefits of treatments and care.
• The registered nurse provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
o Participated in nursing councils, hospital and unit-based committees as appropriate.
o Attends at least 50% of unit staff meetings
o Works to create and maintain professional, healthy work environment when representing Bronson in all settings (local, regional or nationally)
• Responsibilities related to the Scrub RN
o Interprets procedure card, assesses case cart for supplies prior to the scheduled procedure time. Identifies missing equipment and/or supplies and makes arrangements to acquire those supplies.
o Applies knowledge of operative procedure and physician preferences by anticipating physicians' needs.
o Observant of overt changes in patient's condition that indicates a problem has emerged.
o Evaluates and updates case information, i.e., preference cards, broken or misplaced equipment, back-ordered supplies, and recommended changes in procedure.
o Remains aware of the proper use of equipment and instruments and discourages improper use and handling by co-workers & physicians.
o Is observant of the changing needs of the operative field and the surgical team, anticipates potential needs, and takes appropriate actions.
o Acts as the specialist and resource for circulators who may be unfamiliar with positioning devices, specialty equipment, and/or implants needed.
o Assigned and responsible for after-hour call on a rotational basis.
o Ability to perform scrub duties in multiple services, ie: neuro and ortho STII able to perform spinal fusions in bother services.
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Southwest Michigan health system
Bronson Methodist Hospital is a nonprofit health system serving southwest Michigan. The system provides hospital, primary, specialty, emergency, outpatient, rehabilitation, and community health services through regional care locations. It serves patients, families, clinicians, referring providers, and communities throughout southwest Michigan. Its operating model centers on coordinated hospitals and practices supported by clinical programs, technology, facilities, supply chain, and administration. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, rehabilitation, technology, facilities, administration, and patient access. Work depends on coordination among clinical, operational, technical, and support teams across its care settings and communities.
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