Part-Time Operating Room RN - 2 Days 7:00am-3:30pm
Company: Shields Health Care Group
Location: Medford
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Shields Health/The Surgery Center of Medford has a Part-time
(Two Days a Week 7:00am - 3:30pm) OR Nurse opportunity available.
Per diem opportunities are available as well.NO NIGHTS, WEEKENDS,
HOLIDAYS OR CALL! ON-SITE PARKING AVAILABLE.With a legacy deeply
rooted in outpatient imaging, Shields built upon this expertise,
diversifying our healthcare portfolio to include ambulatory
surgical services. 30 years of success in healthcare has earned
Shields Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Shields ASC) a leading position
in the surgery center industry.Through joint-venture partnerships
with hospitals and providers, Shields leverages our value-based
position and operational discipline to develop, execute and manage
multi-specialty ambulatory care facilities. These facilities are
designed to maximize profitability for our partners while
delivering critical patient-centered medical services in a very
accessible location at an accessible price for patients. Shields
ASC transforms the outpatient experience by providing a convenient
alternative to hospital-based procedures that are more
cost-effective for our partners and our patients.OVERVIEW:The
purpose of this position is to provide general nursing care and
leadership while working collaboratively with physicians and
multidisciplinary caregivers to promote and restore patient's
health as they provide, delegate, evaluate, and coordinate
comprehensive professional nursing care for patients of all ages,
gender, cultures, and backgrounds. This is demonstrated by
providing direct and indirect nursing care utilizing the nursing
process, determining the objectives of nursing care within the
framework of the physician's plan of surgical/medical care, the
patient's needs, standards of nursing practice, legal regulations
and ambulatory surgery center policies and procedures. He/she will
perform other related duties as needed to maintain department cost
containment, efficiency, as well as quality of
performance.RESPONSIBILITIES:--- Actively works to promote and
maintain an organizational culture that enhances our standing as
the best place to work and receive care.--- Active engagement in
staff meetings, department meetings, in-services, educational
requirements, etc.--- Maintains a cooperative relationship among
all caregivers by communicating information, responding to
requests; building rapport; participating in team problem solving
methods.--- Provides care to patients utilizing the nursing process
to facilitate a positive peri-operative experience.--- Establishes
a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological,
and spiritual support to patients, families, and friends.
Implements a plan to keep patient's family/friends informed of
progress if delays occur in any area of care.--- Performs a
peri-operative assessment of the surgical patient based on surgical
procedure, type of anesthesia, protocols/policies/ procedures and
patient needs.--- Demonstrates effective communication and
interpersonal skills while assessing patient understanding of the
procedure and provide information and emotional support.---
Implements proper clinical protocols that ensure patient safety,
comfort, and quality of care.--- Demonstrates knowledge of The
Surgery Center's current policies and procedures.--- Implements
nursing interventions to assure compliance with established
standards, policies, procedures and best practice.--- Anticipates
potential patient problems and takes measures to prevent
occurrences.--- Demonstrates willingness to cross-train/float
when/if the opportunity arises.--- Contributes to meeting the
fluctuating staffing needs of the department as evidenced by
flexibility in own assignments and work schedule.--- Assumes
responsibility for availability of supplies and proper functioning
of equipment necessary to provide patient care.--- Contributes to
supply stocking and necessary housekeeping to facilitate patient
care and to maintain a safe and clean working environment.---
Assists with stripping, cleaning, and setting up the OR suite for
own/other's cases with efficiency and speed.--- Validates
achievement of desired outcomes as evidenced by patient record
documentation. Ensures the information relating to the care of the
patient is documented according to established procedures.---
Communicates, both verbally and in writing, to effectively develop
and disseminate the patient's plan of care to all necessary
caregivers. Facilitates the continuity of patient care through
verbal reports on patient's status to the appropriate caregiver
receiving the patient.--- Protects patients and co-workers by
adhering to infection control policies and protocols, medication
administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance
regulations.--- Delegates patient care activities to support
personnel according to their level of knowledge and expertise.---
Demonstrates initiative and collaborates professionally with
caregivers in/out of the OR suite.--- Promotes teamwork by
assisting with the precepting of new caregivers.--- Identifies
areas of conflict, intervenes effectively, or seeks assistance in
conflict resolution.EDUCATION:--- Completion of a minimum of two
(2) years education at an accredited School of Nursing in order to
be eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse is required.
EXPERIENCE:--- Minimum of one (1) year in Ambulatory Surgery,
Outpatient Surgery, or OR nursing.--- Great team player--- Critical
thinking skills--- Compassionate--- Attention to details---
Organizational skills--- Ability to remain calm under pressure---
Strong communication skills--- Inherent desire to go above and
beyondCERTIFICATIONS:--- Currently holds American Heart Association
(AHA) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) or AHA
approved equivalent.--- American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced
Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required within one (1) year of
hire.--- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
preferred or obtains within six (6) months of requestLICENSES:---
Currently holds a nursing license in the state of Massachusetts,
free of sanctions and disciplinary actions.PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS:--- Lift 10 lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15 lbs.
Push/pull 20 lbs. cart.--- Lift and carry 25-35 lbs. Push/pull
50-100 lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)--- Lift and carry 40-50 lbs.
Push/pull +/- 150-200 lbs. (Patients on bed, stretcher) Lateral
transfer 150-200 lbs. (ie. Patient)--- Lift over 50 lbs. Carry 80
lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200 lbs. (ie. Patients
on bed, stretcher)NOTE: It is not intended that this Job
Description include all details of the work functions of this
position. The incumbent will perform work of lower or equivalent
classification as required or directed and work of higher
classification for training and development purposes or as
warranted.IND-ASC
Keywords: Shields Health Care Group, Medford , Part-Time Operating Room RN - 2 Days 7:00am-3:30pm, Other , Medford, Massachusetts
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