RN (OR)

ABOUT OUR CLIENT: Our client is a 25-bed, non-profit community hospital designated as a Critical Access Hospital. The hospital endeavors to offer the best of two worlds - the warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise of modern medicine. Located in Wolfeboro, NH, they provide primary care, diagnostic testing and specialty services in the region. They provide medical services to the region's year-round population of 30,000 residents and approximately 120,000 seasonal residents and visitors who come from all over the world to enjoy the Eastern Lakes Region and the communities of: Alton, Brookfield, Effingham, Freedom, Madison, Moultonborough, New Durham, Ossipee, Sanbornville, Sandwich, Tamworth, Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro and surrounding towns.The hospital and professional medical staff have a reputation for excellence in primary care, inpatient and outpatient surgery, medical imaging and diagnostics, gynecology, orthopedics, pediatrics, physical therapy, cardiac and occupational rehabilitation and emergency services. At the Hospital, they are part of the community they serve. They know that they can only achieve the vision by working collaboratively with the community to provide the care the community needs in a coordinated, seamless way. WHAT YOU WILL DO: Under the general supervision of the Clinical Coordinator and Director of Surgical Services, is responsible for the delivery of safe, effective and quality patient/family centered care in Surgical Services.Clinical Competency:Assesses patients at intervals and communicates current status through the continuum of careProtects patient from injury caused by chemical, electrical, positioning, heat and/or extraneous objectsPerforms count procedure to protect patient from unintended retained foreign objectsPerforms "time out" procedure for every patient to ensure correct side, site and level prior to procedureManages patient specimen according to hospital policyAdministers medications appropriately - Performs interventions to maintain body systems, fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balances, wound and tissue perfusion at or above baseline - Performs interventions to ensure patient is at or returned to normothermia at the conclusion of procedureProtects the patient from infection using handwashing and aseptic techniqueTransfers care using hospital approved handoffDocuments nursing care consistently, timely, and without omissionsDelegates tasks as appropriate according to the state Nurse Practice Act and job descriptionsIdentifies and acts appropriately to an OR emergency situation.May have to lift more than 25 poundsPatient Advocacy:Protects the patient's rights, dignity, and privacyEstablishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and familiesDevelops and/or implements and maintains an individualized plan of care, including developmental and cultural needsPromotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questionsResolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategiesUtilize appropriate resources for non-English speaking patients, hearing and sight impaired individuals, and/or healthcare illiteracyTakes proactive steps to recognize and report suspected abuse to your supervisor including child, geriatric, sexual, and spousal abuseQuality:Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustmentsFollows hospital and nursing division's mission, philosophies and standards of careParticipates in quality review and performance improvement projectsProfessionalism:Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and/or participating in professional societiesDemonstrates the accountability as a health care professional by recognizing each practitioner is individually responsible for his/her actionOrganizational Expectations:· Attendance: Attendance is an essential job function; employee comes to work daily, on time, and completes scheduled shift· HIPAA: facilitates to maintain patient confidentiality· Internal communication: contributes to positive team performance and a culture of service excellence through effective communication, active listening, and respect· Interpersonal relationships: maintains appropriate interpersonal relationships with staff, patients, and visitors at all times. Works as a team member with other departments.· Safety: Practices workplace safety dailyEmployee Engagement:· Actively participates in all hospital Service Excellence initiatives and trainings· Attends and participates in a minimum of 50% department staff meetings and signs off on review of 100% department staff meeting minutes· Completes all required annual education on or before the due dateKnowledge Skills and Abilities: Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the primary functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation, using some combination of skills and abilities and possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to safely perform the essential functions of the job.· Minimal physical effort required with occasional light lifting to a maximum of 25 pounds; stooping; and pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers· Ability to effectively manage considerable mental stress· Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word· Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication· Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and convey information in a clear, concise and accurate manner· Familiarity with computer and other business machineWHAT YOU NEED: Skills:Current clinical skills within scope of practiceEffectively organize work and set prioritiesCurrent infection control practicePositive bedside mannerApplicable physio/social/spiritual knowledge related to patient careSafe administration of medicationWorks effectively within the healthcare teamAble to work irregular hours including callLicense and Certification:NH RN License requiredBasic Life Support (BLS) requiredAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) requiredCNOR preferredADDITIONAL INFORMATION: $38.12-$56.00/hour