Staff Nurse

Staff Nurse

Department:
Operating Room MVSC Exempt:
No

Schedule:

Variable Position Type:
Full Time 0.6 FTE or More FTE: 0.750000 Base Wage $43.64 to $79.57

Location:

SRH Mount Vernon Surgery Center

Job Summary:

Responsible to the Department Director/Manager/Administrator at the Mount Vernon Surgery Center and is to be clinically competent; delivers care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patients, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Performs procedural care for perioperative, pain and gastroenterology patients undergoing procedures at Skagit Regional Health (SRH) hospitals and ambulatory surgery locations in accordance with established guidelines.

Works effectively and cooperatively within the workplace. Location/Department specific tasks and competencies may apply.

Essential Functions:

• Patient Satisfaction:
  Assists patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy; respects their confidentiality and privacy and communicates with them in a courteous and respectful manner. Answers and refers telephone calls or other inquires to ensure accurate and timely communications are facilitated. Identifies him/herself in a pleasant and positive manner. Takes responsibility for helping the caller and/or visitor. Plans/Implements; sets priorities for nursing action in a logical sequence according to patient's needs and formulates a plan of care by the appropriate selection of Nurse Practice Standards.
  
  Evaluates; performs ongoing assessment and revises plan of care based on new data and patient's condition. Documents accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status to ensure patient safety and charge capture. Communicates with the physician regarding patient needs, the nursing assessments, and recommendations on a daily basis, and as needed. Collaborates with other nurses and health team members to ensure the patient's well-being.
  
  Performs direct patient care, utilizing established policies, procedures and standards. Follows safe medication administration practices per SRH policy, nursing standards and regulatory guidelines. Observes and documents patient's response to pertinent medications per nursing standard of practice and regulatory guidelines. Performs indirect patient care, utilizing established procedures, policies, and standards. Provides a thorough, concise report at change of shift. Communicates pertinent information to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
  
  Performs accurate and timely documentation according to SRH guidelines. Maintains competency and efficiency utilizing the EHR for documentation, chart review, and report utilization. Accurately transcribes physician orders according to policies and procedures. Assesses the patient; collects and documents the patient's current health status and medical history. Completes and/or reviews Admission Data Record as defined by policy. Makes accurate and ongoing assessment of patient's status and responds appropriately.
  
  Adheres to Administrative SVH/Nursing Service policies. Does not incur unapproved overtime. Complies with specific SRH policies and procedures concerning safety.
• Teamwork:
  Assists in the orientation/training of new Team Members and students. Consistently works in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow Team Members. Assists other Team Members in the performance of their assignments. Seeks out opportunities to help rather than waiting to be asked. Considers the impact of his/her actions on Team Members throughout SRH. Recognizes the need for variations in staffing and volunteers to fill open shifts, whenever possible.
  
  Takes direction and initiates actions (cross/additional training) that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care. Demonstrates flexibility to perform duties wherever volume deems it necessary within SRH.
• Problem Solving:
  Demonstrates sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns. Investigates and follows through on unusual orders or requests for service or information. Follows proper reporting procedures for actual or potential accidents and/or incidents so follow-up and/or prevention can occur. Records/reports the need for service maintenance or repair of equipment and removes any faulty equipment from service. Actively contribute to the achievement of Quality Improvement and Lean Process Improvement activities.
  
  Consistently evaluates work and determines if further steps are needed to meet client expectations. Takes initiative to do or redo inadequate or incomplete work, even if it is not yours. Ensures compliance with regulatory standards.
• Productivity/Efficiency:
  Consistently demonstrates the ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary. Minimizes non-productive time and…