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Resource Pool Registered Nurse - OR - Full-Time - Days

Christ Hospital

Christ Hospital

Ohio, USA
Posted on Oct 23, 2024

Job Description

We are in the search of an experienced Registered Nurses to join our Perioperative Shared Resource Pool at The Christ Hospital Health Network, comprised of Liberty, Redbank and Main. This role is perfect for nurses who thrive in diverse clinical environments and are adaptable to changing assignments.


The Christ Hospital Health Network consist of three campuses, Redbank, Liberty and Main. The main Operating Room consists of 39 suites providing care related to cardiovascular, ENT, genitourinary, general surgery, gynecology, kidney transplants, neurosurgery, orthopedics, robotic, and plastic surgery. The OR suites contain state-of-the art equipment and new technology. Liberty consists of 4 operating suites related to general surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, ENT, eye plastics, robotics, and breast. Redbank consists of 4 operating room suites related to orthopedics, general surgery, ENT, and breast.

Responsibilities

The Nursing Process

Assessment

1. Understands signs and symptoms and data related to the patient's presenting needs and actual or potential nursing diagnosis.

2. Recognizes and appropriately reports to the physician and charge RN pertinent abnormal data and changes in the patient's condition.

3. Utilizes appropriate handoff methods to collaborate with other healthcare team members to communicate pertinent data regarding patient's physiological and psychological data.

4. Assesses patient, family, and environment for safety risks, proactively seeks out and performs safety initiatives.

Diagnosis and Planning - Utilizes collected data to establish and prioritize a list of actual, and potential, individualized patient problems and needs.

1. Prepares, coordinates, and revises multidisciplinary plan of care in collaboration with the patient and family to be supportive of the TCH model of care/Patient and Family Centered care. For each problem a measurable goal is set.

2. Communicates the plan of care utilizing SBAR and handoff processes with all team members.

3. Establish priorities of care, discusses plan of care during shift report, and participates in care conferences.

Implementation


1. Performs and delegates nursing actions based on appropriate orders demonstrates critical thinking and accountability for appropriate implementation.

2. Provides ongoing, individualized holistic patient and family education based on needs and plan of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

3. Demonstrates critical thinking upon review of physician orders, making appropriate referrals, & contacts other health team professionals.

4. Responds to emergency situations that require an immediate, controlled precision in a skillful manner.

5. Implements measures to prevent contamination and/or transmission of disease to include the use of appropriate protective devices and equipment to prevent injury and maintain a safe environment.

Evaluation


1. Evaluates effectiveness of nursing care interventions, adjusts, or continues with plan of care based on patient and family response.

2. Maintains continuity of care by continuous evaluation during "handoff" report, rounding, and upon transfers to other specialty units and post care facilities.

Documentation

Nursing process is accurately and concisely documented in the patient's electronic medical record reflecting the plan of care as implemented by the patient, family, and multidisciplinary team.

Documents information in a timely manner, according to hospital policy, to include the plan of care, accurate updates, teaching and the patients' and family response to care.

Leadership and Professional Development

Demonstrates leadership skills such as the ability to motivate, educate, delegate, and mentor peers and other members of the healthcare team while effectively managing the care of patients and family members.

Assumes responsibility and accountability for professional growth and development. Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.

1. Participates in 75% of staff meetings and 75% of council meetings as appropriate.

2. Participates in unit-based activities/initiatives for performance improvement, evidence-based projects, and research as needed.

4. Supports self and peers in professional growth and development utilizing resources and opportunities within and outside of The Christ Hospital.

5. Participates in self and peer review activities to include the positive recognition of peers and staff on a regular basis.

6. Acts as a resource, educator and preceptor for multidisciplinary team members, staff and nursing students, continuously evaluating and documenting competency. .

8. The following are strongly encouraged:

a. Certification specific to work area of professional practice when eligible.

c. Participation in chosen professional organizations and conferences.

d. Participation in development and maintenance of research activities.

e. Participation in community service activities.

Employee Responsibilities

Complies with organization and department policies and required training.

Attendance

Follows the time and attendance policy; reports to work on time, maintains a good attendance record, has badge and uses it to clock in and out, makes requests for tie off as far in advance as possible, etc.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL:

Minimum of 2 years circulating in a variety of surgical cases including orthopedics, spine, general, robotics, ENT, and gynecology. Scrubbing is not required but is a plus.

Please describe any specialized knowledge or skills, which are REQUIRED to perform the position duties. Do not list personal credentials of the current jobholder that would not be required if the job were being filled. List any special education required for this position.

EDUCATION:

• TCH does hire AD and Diploma nurses; however, all nurses hired after January 2010 must receive their BSN within 5 years of the date of hire. RN's who were employed at TCH prior to January 2010, and have more than 20 years of experience as an RN are permitted to pursue their BSN on a voluntary basis.


  • An MSN or DNP are not required but supersede the requirement for the BSN.



YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 2 years

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: The RN demonstrates the knowledge, abilities, and skills to provide age and culturally specific patient care and education. The RN effectively communicates with peers, utilizes appropriate channels of communication, and maintains absolute confidentiality. The RN maintains competence and demonstrates evidence of continuing professional growth. The RN demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change and the ability to work in a culturally diverse setting.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

The RN holds a current licensure to practice nursing in Ohio. Membership in professional organizations is desirable. BLS certification is required prior to patient contact.

Job Info

  • Job Identification 8574
  • Job Category Nursing
  • Posting Date 10/23/2024, 08:56 AM
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Job Shift Day
  • Locations 2139 AUBURN AVE, Cincinnati, OH, 45219, US
  • Hours Per Pay Period 40
  • FTE (Full Time Equivalent) 1