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Bassett Healthcare Staff Registered Nurse, Operating Room in Oneonta, New York
The best thing about this role Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. Recently named a Forbes America's Best-In-State Employer 2022! What you'll do The Staff Registered Nurse manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Cares for ages Pediatric through advanced age and end of life. Verification of patient identity. Verification of the operative procedure, operative site, surgeon, and consents. Assesses psychological status, including level of understanding, perception of surgery, and anxiety level. Verification of patient’s allergies, NPO status and whether or not patient has voided. Checks the current history and physical, laboratory results, the execution of perioperative orders, and results of ordered diagnostic tests. Follows procedures for surgical interventions along with preferences of surgeon. Assembles necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment prior to start of case. Checks for availability and proper condition of necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment. Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient. Demonstrates knowledge of hospital policies and procedures for administering and recording medications. Demonstrates knowledge of commonly used meds: action, dose, and side effects. Observes five R's for administering meds: right patient, right drug, right dose, right method, and right time. Demonstrates proper procedures in all methods of medication administration. Identifies priorities and executes nursing care accordingly. Provides emotional support and comfort measures. Gives information or explanation to patients and their families. Applies and monitors principles of aseptic technique throughout the intraoperative period. Acts as a scrub/circulating nurse during the intraoperative phase. Ensures safe transfer/transport of patient to and from operating room. Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts according to policy and procedure. Ensures safety of patients during the use of electrical equipment. Preps the surgical site using aseptic technique. Correctly collects and accurately labels specimens. Confines and contains sources of contaminations. Revises physician's preference cards and communicates changes to appropriate personnel. Competent in blood administration Maintains up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the health care team, to ensure quality care. Nursing hand off communication is thorough and reflects current plan for the patient. Demonstrates proper documentation of narcotics. Accurately and promptly documents unusual occurrences noted during the perioperative phase. All areas in the Intraop documentation record are complete. What we need from you Education: 2 year/Associate Degree in Nursing, required 4 year/Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred Experience: Minimum of 2 years of operating room or medical/surgical experience, required License/ Certification: Valid NYS Registered Nurse license, required BLS, ACLS, PALS Certifications, required CNOR Certification, preferred Skills: Accountability Clinical Skills Communication Critical Thinking Interacting with People Multi-tasking Physical Requirements: Medium work: exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects Occasional: climbing, crouching, kneeling, and stooping Frequent typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, hearing, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, talking, walking, and visual acuity (color, depth, perception) Hazards: Occasional: chemical, explosives, mechanical, and radiation/radiant energy Frequent: bodily fluids/bloodborne explosure Working Conditions: Occasional: odors Total Rewards Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include: Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time Medical, dental and vision insurance Life insurance and disability protection Retirement benefits including an employer match And more! Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position. This position is eligible for a sign on bonus up to: USD $8,750.00 Pay Transparency Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement. Pay Range Minimum: USD $37.33/Hr. Pay Range Maximum: USD $49.80/Hr. We love the difference people bring We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.