Registered Nurse OR (FT) - Surgery Center of Des Moines-West
Company: Surgical Care Affiliates
Location: West Des Moines
Posted on: April 9, 2021
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Job Description:
Location: US-IA-West Des Moines# of Openings: 1Category:
Registered NurseSystem ID: 14471OverviewSCA, a leader in the
outpatient surgery industry, strategically partners with health
plans, medical groups and health systems across the country to
develop and optimize surgical facilities. SCA operates more than
210 surgical facilities, including ambulatory surgery centers and
surgical hospitals, in partnership with approximately 7,500
physicians. For more information on SCA, visit
www.scasurgery.com.Accountabilities / ResponsibilitiesWe are
actively hiring for an Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room.Promote
the mission, vision, and values of SCA. Assess patient status
throughout the perioperative episode of care. Develop an
individualized perioperative patient plan of care by implementing:
Protecting the patient from injury caused by extraneous objects and
chemical, electrical, laser, mechanical, and thermal sources.
Demonstrating safe operation of equipment and machinery and
following procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe
situation. Performing accounting procedures to protect the patient
from unintended retained surgical items. Speaking up with safety
concerns acting as the patients advocate. Handling specimens
according to facility policy and procedures. Adhering to standard
precautions including the use of personal protective equipment.
Communicating the patient's current status to relevant parties
throughout the continuum of care. Administering medications safely
and correctly using the 8 rights of medication administration.
Performing interventions to maintain the patient's wound and tissue
perfusion at or above baseline levels. Performing interventions to
ensure the patient is at or returned to normothermia at the
conclusion of the immediate postoperative period. Providing nursing
and appropriate monitoring in accordance with policies and
procedures. Performing interventions to protect the patient from
surgical site infection. Assessing the knowledge level of the
patient or designated support person. Providing education regarding
the expected psychosocial response, nutritional management,
medication management, pain management, wound management, and
expected responses to the operative or invasive procedure.
Involving the patient or designated support person actively in
decisions affecting his or her perioperative plan of care and the
rehabilitation process. Protecting the patient's rights, dignity,
and privacy. Providing age-specific, culturally competent, ethical
care within legal standards of practice. Maintaining a fire safe
environment. Practicing and monitoring aseptic technique. Complying
with Universal Protocol and facility site validation and time-out
policy. Evaluate the patient's progress toward attaining outcomes.
Transfer care as applicable. Maintain radiation safety at all times
in accordance with facility policies and procedures. Provide
hand-off report to other teammates that are accurate, concise and
pertinent to the patient's condition and response to care. Delegate
tasks according to the state Nurse Practice Act (if applicable),
state board of nursing or professional registration requirements,
state laws, and job descriptions. Document episode of care
accurately, timely, completely, and legibly. Demonstrate effective
communication and collaboration skills with members of the
perioperative team and other stakeholders. Serve as a member of a
multidisciplinary team in planning perioperative patient care.
Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects.
Participate in the performance appraisal process. Use
problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective
work relationships. Maintain required competencies. Pursue
professional growth. Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy
and confidentiality of individuals and health information. Comply
with all SCA and facility policies and procedures when providing
patient care. Actively participate in team meetings, trainings, and
daily safety huddles. Demonstrate fiscal responsibility. Perform
all other duties as assigned. QualificationsGraduate of an
accredited school of nursing. One year of OR and/or medical /
surgical nursing experience preferred. Current state nursing
licensure to practice in good standings. Successful completion of
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
within 90 of employment or documentation of current BLS/BCLS
certification. Successful completion of Advanced Cardiovascular
Life Support (ACLS) Course within 90 days of employment or
documentation of current ACLS certification. Successful completion
of Pediatric Advance Life support (PALS) course is required when
pediatric care is included in the facility scope of services within
90 days of employment or documentation of current PALS
certification. Specialty certification in Perioperative Nursing is
preferred. Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Physically
demanding, high-stress environment Exposure to blood and body
fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive
motions Pushing and pulling heavy objects Full range of body motion
including handling and lifting patients and equipment Manual and
finger dexterity Hand eye coordination Standing and walking for
extensive periods of time Lifting and carrying items weighing up to
50 lbs Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range Working
irregular hours As a representative of Surgical Care Affiliates,
all comments, attitudes, actions, and behaviors have a direct
impact on the Facility's success. Interaction with patients,
families, physicians, referral sources, affiliated schools,
visitors, volunteers, co-workers, supervisors, vendors, etc. must
be in a manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful,
cooperative, and professional. This behavior should promote an
atmosphere of teamwork, a culture of safety, and in accordance with
SCA Core Values. EEO StatementWe value Diversity, Inclusion, and
Belonging at Surgical Care Affiliates: SCA is an Equal Employment
Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin,
disability and genetic information, or any other characteristic
protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace.
Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning
employment. PI133110135
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