Registered Nurse (RN), Educator Operating Room
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Job Location:
Hickory, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Registered Nurse (RN) Educator Operating Room
Fulltime: Days
Your experience matters
More about our team
Provides educational opportunities to Perioperative RNs CSTs and ancillary support staff within Surgical Services by scheduling appropriate in-services providing presentations and developing an annual education plan for all staff. Is an expert clinical resource to others and builds and implements practices based on nationally recognized standards of care using evidence based practices to implement best practices.
Represents Surgical Services and helps with Infection Control and Risk/Quality issues.
Develops policies and procedures to manage the care of the surgical patient; initiates and participates in quality initiatives to improve care of the patient.
Identifies changes needed to improve the patient experience and develops plans to meet organizational goals.
Reviews and investigates risks to the patient and makes recommendations to improve patient safety.
Implements and monitors patient care initiatives.
Generates reports relevant to the operations of the department.
Provides unit orientation to new staff monitors development and competencies of all staff.
Tracks departmental compliance with house-wide mandatory requirements.
Demonstrates exemplary professionalism and customer service skills.
Collaborates OR leadership and staff to assess the learning needs and competencies of staff.
Designs delivers and assesses learning activities and curriculums related to clinical competencies departmental/organizational policies regulatory requirements and the use of clinical information technologies.
Serves as a consultant/mentor for staff in areas of program development clinical practice and professional development.
Participates in the development coordination and delivery of new staff orientation and education activities.
How you will contribute
A Registered Nurse (RN)who excels in this role:
- Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
- Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
- Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
- Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
- Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
- Performs timely and accurate QI assessments
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period tailored benefit options for part-time and more.
- Financial Protection & PTO:Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
More about Frye Regional Medical Center
Frye Regional Medical Center is a 355-bed hospital offering acute care hospital home to the Frye Regional Brain Center Heart Center Cancer Center Emergency Services General and Vascular Surgery Orthopedics Surgical Weight Loss Womens Birthing Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation that has been offering exceptional care to the Hickory NC community since 1911. We are proud to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a High Performing Hospital.
What we are looking for
Minimum Education
Bachelors degree required
Masters degree in Nursing highly preferred.
Required Skills
Licenses: Current RN license to practice in NC.
Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
Key Skills
- Client Server
- Actuarial
- Manual Testing
- Control Engineering
- Financial Consulting
About Company
Lifepoint Health provides a diversified healthcare delivery network that includes community hospital campuses, rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities across the United States.
