Northwestern Medical Center
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Surgery, Full-Time
Northwestern Medical Center, Saint Albans, West Virginia, United States
Overview
NMC is currently recruiting a RN in Ambulatory Surgery. The position is full-time (80 hours bi-weekly), generally M-F 8a-4:30p. Northwestern Medical Center’s mission is to provide exceptional health care to our community. We value our employees and offer a generous benefits package to help with health, work-life balance, finances, and security. Job Summary
The RN provides safe nursing care in a timely manner to patients on the assigned unit with a high degree of independence. Functions within the scope of a RN as defined by the Vermont State Board of Nursing and frequently acts as charge nurse. Pre-requisites
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or enrolled in an accredited Direct Entry to Master of Science in Nursing Program with current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Vermont (VT RN license or Compact State RN) Experience:
Perioperative and critical care experience preferred. If no prior critical care experience, a critical care course must be completed during orientation. Certifications Required:
ACLS and PALS required if trained to phase 1 (PACU). BLS required for all Ambulatory RNs. IV certification required. Relationships
Reports To:
Director Surgical Services Other Contacts:
Charge nurse, providers and their staff, shift administrator, patients and their families/visitors, hospital staff, public, and other health care/community agencies Scope and Equipment
Machinery or Equipment Used:
All office and patient care equipment Physical Demands:
Lifts, positions and/or transfers patients; pushes, moves and lifts heavy equipment/supplies; considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching; prolonged standing/walking; manual dexterity in using office equipment Working Conditions:
Exposure to crisis or stressful situations, infectious diseases/blood borne pathogens, possible stress from emergency situations and multiple interruptions; subject to irregular hours and unpredictable work situations Required Protective Equipment:
Masks and/or PAPR, gown, sterile and non-sterile gloves, face shield, goggles Essential Functions
Incorporates appropriate assessment and intervention skills in all interactions and delivery of nursing care Safety & protection Assessment Intervention Skills Evaluation Equipment use and management Communicates with patients, team members, and management in an accurate and timely manner Talks with and listens to patients/team members Reports pertinent, concise information with applicable follow-up Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation/order entry Protects confidentiality of patient/colleagues Applies critical thinking skills and utilizes best practices and current research Organizes multitask workload Prioritizes and customizes patient plan of care Adequately seeks assistance Collects/integrates data from patient and/or multiple sources Organizes/delivers care for multiple patient assignments Develops and maintain human care relationships Adapts care management for diverse populations and environment Advocates for needs of patients and/or families Provides care in an ethical and legal manner Refers concerns/issues to appropriate resources Collaborates with all members of the multidisciplinary care team Demonstrates a therapeutic relationship for patients well-being Collaborates with all members of the Perioperative Health Care Team Manages self and resources effectively Acknowledges and adheres to limits of experience and capability Identifies learning needs and seeks resources Utilizes equipment and supplies appropriately Maintains clean, orderly environment of care Ensures noise and traffic control in sensitive areas Seeks out and accepts feedback Requests assistance appropriately Applies leadership skills Appropriately utilizes scope of practice for self and others Interacts with others in professional manner Manages conflict Delegates and assigns care Coordinates care within multi-disciplinary team Maintains professional conduct in environment of care Incorporates teaching in delivery of care with a focus on health promotion Provides appropriate information to patient Assesses for barriers to learning Uses colleagues as a learning resource Provides counseling about health behaviors Supports the preceptorship program, students and job shadow experiences Applies knowledge integration skills for the patient population served within unit Provides age-specific care Applies knowledge of expected norms in planning care Applies new data to improve care Integrates technical, psychological, social, intellectual and physical skills Demonstrates the unit-specific skills requisite for unit/patient population served Adheres to unit competencies (Critical Care, IV sedation) and to standards (AAMI, SGNA, ASPAN) Adheres to Surgical Services policies regarding post-anesthesia care Note
The content reflects a structured format focusing on responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations for the Ambulatory Surgery RN role.
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NMC is currently recruiting a RN in Ambulatory Surgery. The position is full-time (80 hours bi-weekly), generally M-F 8a-4:30p. Northwestern Medical Center’s mission is to provide exceptional health care to our community. We value our employees and offer a generous benefits package to help with health, work-life balance, finances, and security. Job Summary
The RN provides safe nursing care in a timely manner to patients on the assigned unit with a high degree of independence. Functions within the scope of a RN as defined by the Vermont State Board of Nursing and frequently acts as charge nurse. Pre-requisites
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or enrolled in an accredited Direct Entry to Master of Science in Nursing Program with current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Vermont (VT RN license or Compact State RN) Experience:
Perioperative and critical care experience preferred. If no prior critical care experience, a critical care course must be completed during orientation. Certifications Required:
ACLS and PALS required if trained to phase 1 (PACU). BLS required for all Ambulatory RNs. IV certification required. Relationships
Reports To:
Director Surgical Services Other Contacts:
Charge nurse, providers and their staff, shift administrator, patients and their families/visitors, hospital staff, public, and other health care/community agencies Scope and Equipment
Machinery or Equipment Used:
All office and patient care equipment Physical Demands:
Lifts, positions and/or transfers patients; pushes, moves and lifts heavy equipment/supplies; considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching; prolonged standing/walking; manual dexterity in using office equipment Working Conditions:
Exposure to crisis or stressful situations, infectious diseases/blood borne pathogens, possible stress from emergency situations and multiple interruptions; subject to irregular hours and unpredictable work situations Required Protective Equipment:
Masks and/or PAPR, gown, sterile and non-sterile gloves, face shield, goggles Essential Functions
Incorporates appropriate assessment and intervention skills in all interactions and delivery of nursing care Safety & protection Assessment Intervention Skills Evaluation Equipment use and management Communicates with patients, team members, and management in an accurate and timely manner Talks with and listens to patients/team members Reports pertinent, concise information with applicable follow-up Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation/order entry Protects confidentiality of patient/colleagues Applies critical thinking skills and utilizes best practices and current research Organizes multitask workload Prioritizes and customizes patient plan of care Adequately seeks assistance Collects/integrates data from patient and/or multiple sources Organizes/delivers care for multiple patient assignments Develops and maintain human care relationships Adapts care management for diverse populations and environment Advocates for needs of patients and/or families Provides care in an ethical and legal manner Refers concerns/issues to appropriate resources Collaborates with all members of the multidisciplinary care team Demonstrates a therapeutic relationship for patients well-being Collaborates with all members of the Perioperative Health Care Team Manages self and resources effectively Acknowledges and adheres to limits of experience and capability Identifies learning needs and seeks resources Utilizes equipment and supplies appropriately Maintains clean, orderly environment of care Ensures noise and traffic control in sensitive areas Seeks out and accepts feedback Requests assistance appropriately Applies leadership skills Appropriately utilizes scope of practice for self and others Interacts with others in professional manner Manages conflict Delegates and assigns care Coordinates care within multi-disciplinary team Maintains professional conduct in environment of care Incorporates teaching in delivery of care with a focus on health promotion Provides appropriate information to patient Assesses for barriers to learning Uses colleagues as a learning resource Provides counseling about health behaviors Supports the preceptorship program, students and job shadow experiences Applies knowledge integration skills for the patient population served within unit Provides age-specific care Applies knowledge of expected norms in planning care Applies new data to improve care Integrates technical, psychological, social, intellectual and physical skills Demonstrates the unit-specific skills requisite for unit/patient population served Adheres to unit competencies (Critical Care, IV sedation) and to standards (AAMI, SGNA, ASPAN) Adheres to Surgical Services policies regarding post-anesthesia care Note
The content reflects a structured format focusing on responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations for the Ambulatory Surgery RN role.
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