RN, Staff Nurse #306
Category Hancock Pre-Op Clinic - 8424 Description
JOB SUMMARY: Obtains pre-operative labs such as EKG's, blood draws, nasopharyngeal specimens. Registers patient for testing, enters computer orders and documents in the electronic health record. Education of patients related to surgery pre-and post op.
QUALIFICATIONS:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrates knowledge and technical skill necessary for providing competent, comprehensive patient care.
- Demonstrates leadership abilities including ability to give and follow instructions accurately.
- Provides positive, professional role model for others.
- Demonstrates ability to teach/instruct patients, families, and colleagues.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- Functions professionally under stressful or emergency conditions.
- Utilizes effective verbal, nonverbal, and written forms of communication.
- Works effectively with others consistently demonstrating tact, discretion, diplomacy and a commitment to teamwork.
EXPECTED BEHAVIORS:
- Functions professionally under stressful or emergency conditions.
- Utilizes effective verbal, nonverbal, and written forms of communication.
- Works effectively with others consistently demonstrating tact, discretion, diplomacy and a commitment to teamwork.
ADDITONAL LICENSURE/CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Current license as a registered nurse with the State of Indiana Health Professions Bureau
- Participates in Basic Life Support training per American Heart Association standards.
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Mandatory Annual Continuing Education: Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Confidentiality-HIPAA, Infection Control, Corporate Compliance. Annual Unit Specific Competencies, and all education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies and/or Hancock Regional Hospital.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
- Install equipment weighing up to 10 lbs. (trapeze, traction) overhead in patient rooms
- Lift from floor to waist and shoulder equipment weighing up to 20 lbs. (examples: VAX, defibrillators, SCDs, CPMs)
- Push and pull wheeled equipment requiring a force up to 10 lbs. (feeding pumps, ventilators, IV poles, bipap machines)
- Lift up to 50 lbs. independently and for weights greater than 50 lbs. must use mechanical device or team lifting.
- Push/Pull patients of up to 250 lbs. in a wheeled device and for weights greater than 250 lbs. must use team assistance.
- Transfer and ambulate patients independently or with assistance/lifting devices as needed.
- Standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, reaching, squatting, as needed.
- Sitting to perform computer-based tasks, answering phone calls and call lights, and other duties.
- Standing to perform scanning, copying, stocking, and general office tasks
- Manual dexterity for performing intricate procedures (typing, assembling equipment, assisting patients, etc.).
- Hearing requirements include but are not limited to hearing and responding to codes, monitors, pagers, phones, equipment alarms and patients calling for assistance.
- Vision requirements include but are not limited to close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. This may include ability to read thermometers, electronic equipment, etc.
Today, a highly skilled medical and professional nursing staff anchors Hancock Regional Hospital. We have a state-of-the-art surgery department, 24-hour emergency services, OB services, progressive and critical care, a geropsychology unit, home healthcare, occupational health, a transitional care unit, a total oncology program with a cutting-edge radiation oncology center, many private rooms, and a full complement of Inpatient and outpatient services.
Our Mission is to be a Caring Community Partner by healing, improving health and wellness, alleviating suffering, and delivering acts of kindness one person at a time. EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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