RN FT Days Surgery Gilmore-Amory
North Mississippi Medical Center
Tupelo, MS
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on January 19, 2022
Assessment:
- Based on patient assessment, develops, implements, and evaluates plan of patient care
- Protects patient from potential injury, and contamination of sterile field
- Completes assignments including restocking of supplies and straightening of operating room for next use
- Responsible for completion of maintenance duties as listed per weekend policy by Monday morning or by the first day following the holiday
- Accurate and complete documentation of nursing care and interventions on appropriate and required records.
- Monitors customer service through assessment and evaluation. Recommends and implements action for improving.
- Coaches and assists team members in preparation, use and maintenance of operating room, supplies, and equipment.
- Identifies and preserves specimens according to established procedures.
- Maintains performance competency by attending required in-service annual review, earns at least 8 contact hours per year, 2 of which must be trauma related.
- Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines
- Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues
- Associate's Degree in Nursing; required
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Mississippi; required
- Certified with American Heart Association (AHA) in CPR ACLS, PALS and TNCC.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in circulating nurse role; preferred
- Completion of Nursing Orientation (3 to 6 months); required
- Demonstrated competency of skills necessary to provide nursing care of patients ranging from neonate to geriatrics undergoing surgical interventions
- Must have knowledge and skills to operate computer software/hardware; required
- Must complete RN orientation and approved unit specific checklist
- Must maintain department requirements for continuing education and any specific unit requirements to provide appropriate age specific care
- Must have effective communication and teaching skills
- General knowledge of various regulatory and accrediting standards