Registered Nurse-OSC-

Registered Nurse OSC

Job Code: RN1540

Full Time Days

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know - and making connections with - our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people's lives every day.

Classification:
Nonexempt

Supervises Positions:
No

The Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate an individualized plan of care that promotes optimal health. The Registered Nurse utilizes best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey.

The Registered Nurse accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with the current policies and procedures.

Performs the circulating nurse's functions adhering to approved operating room procedures for the scheduled procedure. Prepares operating room according to the procedure to be performed and patient needs. Assembles and provides properly functioning equipment, supplies, and instruments before start of procedure; positions and adjusts equipment as required during the procedure. Anticipates needs of the surgical team; assists anesthesia staff by supporting the patient during administration of anesthesia.

Assists with the proper and safe positioning of the patient and prepares the operative site as directed by established procedure. Monitors compliance with principles of aseptic technique according to accepted standards. Assists with identification and confirmation of operative site. Provides comfort in the physical environment by monitoring designated parameters. Provides continuity of patient care by communicating with other perioperative care personnel and documenting records appropriately.

Provides effective and efficient supervisory activities necessary for patient care. Coordinates daily personnel assignments with the Clinical Coordinator. Assists in coordinating patient care activities with medical staff and health care team members to provide for continuity of patient care. Assists nursing staff in identifying and solving nursing care problems. Assists with nursing activities during emergencies. Participates in primary care of patients as needed and makes rounds as indicated to verify that patient needs are met.

Enforces the implementation of nursing practice standards to provide quality patient care. Implements patient education pertaining to the preoperative interview. Provides preoperative instruction and explanation of patient rights and responsibilities. Describes the perioperative experience to the patient and/or family member. Preoperatively performs a nursing assessment via telephone interview. After reviewing patient data, consult the anesthesiologist when appropriate. Provides teaching regarding preoperative instructions.

Consults interpreter when appropriate.

Performs preoperative interview and assessment. Provides preoperative instruction and explanation of patient rights and responsibilities. Describes the perioperative experience to the patient and/or family member. Performs a nursing assessment via telephone interview. After reviewing patient data, consult with the anesthesiologist when appropriate. Provides teaching regarding preoperative instructions. Consults interpreter when appropriate. Performs preoperative patient assessment required by the outpatient setting. Assists in assessing the…