RN - Ambulatory
Profession: RN
Specialty: Operating Room
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: 2+ years
License: Missouri Licensure
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
Must-Have Skills/Experience:
Involves patients and/or significant others in decisions regarding care.
Assesses and appropriately documents the educational needs and learning abilities of the patient and/or significant others during the admission and subsequent assessments in the computerized care plan.
Documents and assures that the plan of care includes identified problems, nursing diagnosis, nursing interventions, and goals/outcomes with target dates with the patient/family promoting optimal health, healing, or dignified end of life when appropriate.
Performs patient handoffs utilizing patient safety tools (SBAR, Report at Bedside, etc.) both from shift-to-shift and interdepartmentally as directed.
Maintains effective communication through appropriate utilization of the chain of command.
Communicates subjective and objective data about the patient/family and/or significant others with appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team.
Stays up to date on unit huddles, email, and other unit-based communications.
Facilitates communication of pertinent findings and/or makes rounds with physicians.
Participates in Process Improvement activities such as data collection, in-services, and meetings as appropriate and required.
Description:
This position involves working in an operating room setting.
The role requires strong clinical skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
Candidates should possess experience in ambulatory surgery, critical care, pre-op, and PACU.
Effective communication and patient involvement in care decisions are essential.
Documentation of care plans and patient education needs is critical for this role.
Participation in process improvement activities will also be expected.
The ideal candidate will be familiar with patient safety protocols and demonstrated effectiveness in communication within the healthcare setting.
