Children's National Medical Center
Operating Room Registered Nurse 7:00a - 5:30p
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
Operating Room Registered Nurse 7:00a - 5:30p - ( 250001ZF ) Up to $25,000 sign-on bonus. The Operating Room Nurse provides patient care in a surgical setting in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Monitors and manages the patient and operative environment during surgery to maintain a safe environment, optimize outcomes and maximize available resources. All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children’s National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children’s National supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well-being of the community at large. An RN is an independent practitioner who functions as an identified resource to staff in a patient care area. The RN will provide comprehensive patient care to a variety of patients. Incorporates all members of the health care team in the planning and delivery of patient care. Will deal successfully with complex clinical problems. Conduct quick assessment of patients and handle emergency situations appropriately. Demonstrate evidence based practice through participation in unit projects and activities.
Qualifications
Minimum Education Associate's Degree graduated from an approved school of nursing. (Required) Bachelor's Degree BSN (Preferred) Minimum Work Experience 2 years. At least 2 years of operating room experience required. (Required) 2 years experience in at least two of the following specialties: Neurosurgery, Ortho, Ortho-Spine, General Surgery, Colorectal, ENT, Davinci Robotic, Kidney transplant. (Required) 1 year Pediatric OR experience preferred (Preferred) Required Skills/Knowledge Successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National. Excel in organizational skills, adjust for changes and be able to complete assignment on time. Care will incorporate best practices based on benchmarks and evidence within the literature. Maintain proficiency in at least three or more of the following services: General Surgery, Colorectal, Kidney Transplant, ENT, Ortho/Ortho-spine, Neurosurgery, Cardiac Surgery, Urology/Davinci-Robotic, Plastic, Oral Maxillofacial, GI. Knowledge of basic computer skill and ability to learn and apply new technology and skills. Adaptability, Building Partnerships, Collaboration, Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Decision Making, Managing Relationships, Managing Work. Required licensure/certifications: Registered Nurse in District of Columbia; BLS for Healthcare Provider; CNOR preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse in District of Columbia or Maryland or Virginia dependent upon location of practice. (Required) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required) Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) (Preferred)
Functional Accountabilities
Functions as an Operating Room Nurse Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate intraoperative patient care plans. Serves as the communication liaison to patients, families, and members of the operating team. Prepares the operation room for the patient and the surgical procedure. Assembles equipment, supplies and implants, and ensures equipment is functional, and supplies and implants are available. Delivers perioperative patient and family centered care incorporating the nursing process while providing developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, evidence based care. Utilizes outcome data at the patient level to make care decisions. Participates in the quality improvement activities and uses quality measures to understand individual and unit performance. Provides direct guidance and oversight of the orientee in all patient care and clinical activities and ensures that those behaviors adhere to documentation standards, standards of care, and policies and procedures. Participates in unit shared governance initiatives to improve patient care, throughput as determined by leadership. Navigates and documents in the EMR to support patient care. Works within scope of practice and delegates according to Nurse Practice Act. Actively participates in Universal Protocol and timeout, including the fire risk assessment with the surgical team prior to the start of the surgical procedure according to hospital policy guidelines. Completes post procedure pause at conclusion of surgical case. Understands purpose of positioning devices and uses them correctly, following policy, to protect the patient from injury and to promote optimal exposure. Follow established policy and procedures for instrument counts; initiate corrective actions when instrument counts are incorrect. Verifies medications, concentrations, expiration dates of all medication received on the sterile field in concert with ST, surgeon, and Anesthesia provider. Communicates observations or concerns related to unsafe situations that pose a risk to patients, families or the healthcare team. Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers. Pay attention to detail, practice STAR - Stop, Think, Act, Review. Assist the surgical team with emergency situations. Demonstrates actions that shows accountability and professional judgment Arrives to the unit on time. Handles difficult situations appropriately. Utilizes downtime constructively. Complies with departmental policies and procedures. Consistently participates in staff meeting and in-services to improve skills. Completes, documents, and reports all mandatory education and training. New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvements: Initiate ways to improve operations through quality improvement and implement related solutions; Mentor and precept new nurses in clinical specialties. Transformational Leadership: Contribute to Magnet re-designation as evidenced by independent involvement or leadership in committees, task forces and/or community outreach; Role model critical thinking and escalation of issues; advocate for patient needs and system improvements. Structural Empowerment: Maintain regulatory requirements (license, BLS); engage in professional activities to enhance nursing practice; provide constructive feedback and adhere to safety standards. Exemplary Professional Practice: Analyze assessment data, prioritize complex patients, ensure documentation quality, and support patient and family education throughout hospital stay.
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff): Teamwork/Communication, Performance Improvement/Problem-solving, Cost Management/Financial Responsibility, Safety, Organizational Commitment/Identification.
Location and Schedule
Primary Location: District of Columbia-Washington Work Location: CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010 Job: Nursing Organization: Surgery COE Position Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time Shift: Day Work Schedule: 4 tens - Monday-Friday 7a-5:30p with call
Compensation
Full-Time Salary Range: 75,108.8 - 133,099.2
Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The Know Your Rights poster is available here and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster. Please note that Children’s National Hospital maintains a drug-free workplace policy.
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Operating Room Registered Nurse 7:00a - 5:30p - ( 250001ZF ) Up to $25,000 sign-on bonus. The Operating Room Nurse provides patient care in a surgical setting in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Monitors and manages the patient and operative environment during surgery to maintain a safe environment, optimize outcomes and maximize available resources. All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children’s National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children’s National supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well-being of the community at large. An RN is an independent practitioner who functions as an identified resource to staff in a patient care area. The RN will provide comprehensive patient care to a variety of patients. Incorporates all members of the health care team in the planning and delivery of patient care. Will deal successfully with complex clinical problems. Conduct quick assessment of patients and handle emergency situations appropriately. Demonstrate evidence based practice through participation in unit projects and activities.
Qualifications
Minimum Education Associate's Degree graduated from an approved school of nursing. (Required) Bachelor's Degree BSN (Preferred) Minimum Work Experience 2 years. At least 2 years of operating room experience required. (Required) 2 years experience in at least two of the following specialties: Neurosurgery, Ortho, Ortho-Spine, General Surgery, Colorectal, ENT, Davinci Robotic, Kidney transplant. (Required) 1 year Pediatric OR experience preferred (Preferred) Required Skills/Knowledge Successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National. Excel in organizational skills, adjust for changes and be able to complete assignment on time. Care will incorporate best practices based on benchmarks and evidence within the literature. Maintain proficiency in at least three or more of the following services: General Surgery, Colorectal, Kidney Transplant, ENT, Ortho/Ortho-spine, Neurosurgery, Cardiac Surgery, Urology/Davinci-Robotic, Plastic, Oral Maxillofacial, GI. Knowledge of basic computer skill and ability to learn and apply new technology and skills. Adaptability, Building Partnerships, Collaboration, Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Decision Making, Managing Relationships, Managing Work. Required licensure/certifications: Registered Nurse in District of Columbia; BLS for Healthcare Provider; CNOR preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse in District of Columbia or Maryland or Virginia dependent upon location of practice. (Required) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required) Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) (Preferred)
Functional Accountabilities
Functions as an Operating Room Nurse Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate intraoperative patient care plans. Serves as the communication liaison to patients, families, and members of the operating team. Prepares the operation room for the patient and the surgical procedure. Assembles equipment, supplies and implants, and ensures equipment is functional, and supplies and implants are available. Delivers perioperative patient and family centered care incorporating the nursing process while providing developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, evidence based care. Utilizes outcome data at the patient level to make care decisions. Participates in the quality improvement activities and uses quality measures to understand individual and unit performance. Provides direct guidance and oversight of the orientee in all patient care and clinical activities and ensures that those behaviors adhere to documentation standards, standards of care, and policies and procedures. Participates in unit shared governance initiatives to improve patient care, throughput as determined by leadership. Navigates and documents in the EMR to support patient care. Works within scope of practice and delegates according to Nurse Practice Act. Actively participates in Universal Protocol and timeout, including the fire risk assessment with the surgical team prior to the start of the surgical procedure according to hospital policy guidelines. Completes post procedure pause at conclusion of surgical case. Understands purpose of positioning devices and uses them correctly, following policy, to protect the patient from injury and to promote optimal exposure. Follow established policy and procedures for instrument counts; initiate corrective actions when instrument counts are incorrect. Verifies medications, concentrations, expiration dates of all medication received on the sterile field in concert with ST, surgeon, and Anesthesia provider. Communicates observations or concerns related to unsafe situations that pose a risk to patients, families or the healthcare team. Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers. Pay attention to detail, practice STAR - Stop, Think, Act, Review. Assist the surgical team with emergency situations. Demonstrates actions that shows accountability and professional judgment Arrives to the unit on time. Handles difficult situations appropriately. Utilizes downtime constructively. Complies with departmental policies and procedures. Consistently participates in staff meeting and in-services to improve skills. Completes, documents, and reports all mandatory education and training. New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvements: Initiate ways to improve operations through quality improvement and implement related solutions; Mentor and precept new nurses in clinical specialties. Transformational Leadership: Contribute to Magnet re-designation as evidenced by independent involvement or leadership in committees, task forces and/or community outreach; Role model critical thinking and escalation of issues; advocate for patient needs and system improvements. Structural Empowerment: Maintain regulatory requirements (license, BLS); engage in professional activities to enhance nursing practice; provide constructive feedback and adhere to safety standards. Exemplary Professional Practice: Analyze assessment data, prioritize complex patients, ensure documentation quality, and support patient and family education throughout hospital stay.
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff): Teamwork/Communication, Performance Improvement/Problem-solving, Cost Management/Financial Responsibility, Safety, Organizational Commitment/Identification.
Location and Schedule
Primary Location: District of Columbia-Washington Work Location: CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010 Job: Nursing Organization: Surgery COE Position Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time Shift: Day Work Schedule: 4 tens - Monday-Friday 7a-5:30p with call
Compensation
Full-Time Salary Range: 75,108.8 - 133,099.2
Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The Know Your Rights poster is available here and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster. Please note that Children’s National Hospital maintains a drug-free workplace policy.
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