RN-Surgery Center Cedar Rapids
RN-Surgery Center Cedar Rapids
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Job Description
Overview
The Registered Nurse Functions as a member of the surgical team to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Responsible for the assessment planning implementation and evaluation of patient care in coordination with other health care team members according to the patient care delivery model of the center. The patients to be served include infant pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric. The Registered Nurse possesses advanced knowledge and clinical skills in preprocedure preparations airway management cardiac arrhythmias invasive lines regional blocks and anesthetic medications to effectively meet the needs of the patient preparing for or recovering from anesthesia. The Registered Nurse also possesses knowledge of care for the patient intraoperatively and providing a report of intraoperative care to the nurse who will be caring for the patient postoperative. The Registered Nurse may function as a member of the sterile surgical team assist in other clinical departments as needed including the preparation of instruments and supplies for procedures.
Why UnityPoint Health
- Commitment to our Team For the third consecutive year were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture At UnityPoint Healthyou matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing whats right for the people we serve.
- Benefits Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in.
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commitment Were committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role race gender religion or sexual orientation.
- Development We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement Be an essential part of our core purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at .
Responsibilities
Clinical Excellence/Patient Care
- Assesses the needs of patients and families providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.
- Develops an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and/or health care team.
- Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patients care.
- Delivers high quality care demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies procedures and standards of care.
- Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial spiritual educational safety and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area.
- Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare providers and hold them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care.
- Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of aseptic technique and adheres to the essential functions and responsibilities set forthas applicable
Development/Education
- Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhances clinical practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.
- Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patients families or peers specific needs culture gender readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
- Consults appropriate resources within the surgery center to provide specialized education.
- Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
- Provides mentoring/coaching to others and facilitates the use of/maintains the team crossover competencies and orientation
- Facilitates the peer interview process
- Participates in department committees functioning as the chair or cochair as needed
Qualifications
- Successful completion from an accredited registered nursing program
- Current Licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa
- Must possess current basic life support (BLS) certification
- Writes reads comprehends and speaks fluent English
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions
- Basic computer knowledge using Microsoft Office web browser and email
- Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position
Employment Type
Part-Time
