JOB SUMMARY

To coordinate and implement quality nursing care for the surgical, endoscopic, or pain mgmt patient in an efficient and safe manner consistent with Standards of Care while meeting the goals of the mission, vision, and values of the unit and JSMC. To assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the needs of patients in the pre and postoperative periods. To coordinate patient care needs with team members, anesthesia personnel, and surgeons/physicians. To provide a safe environment for patients and team members. To continuously monitor the quality of care delivered to our patients to promote efficacy, appropriateness, availability, timeliness, effectiveness, continuity, safety, and efficiency with respect and care. To role model the philosophy of nursing and support its goals by integrating quality in daily work habits, and treating all customers and peers with respect and consideration. 

SHIFT/WORK HOURS

Work hours are flexed to accommodate patient census, staffing needs and physician case scheduling. Overtime, scheduled time off, or shift change may be required to meet the needs of the unit. 

WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE TO THE FOLLOWING STUDER PHILOSOPHIES AND PRINCIPLES:

• HCAPS Patient Perception

• Hourly Rounding with intention

• Bedside Shift Report

• AIDET

• Daily Huddles

REQUIRED SKILLS

•  Excellent customer service skills.

•  Self-directing, able to work with little direct supervision.

•  Empathy for the needs of patients.

•  Effective oral and written communication skills.

•  Ability to communicate through spoken and written English.

•  Treats patients and others with courtesy and respect, presenting a positive public image.

•  Works well as a team member.

•  Ensures confidentiality and security of patients' medical information.

Required Skills

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing.

Required Experience

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Two years Surgery experience and competence in administration and monitoring of Moderate Sedation preferred.

• Requires knowledge of federal and commonwealth regulatory agency standards related to health care organizations.

REQUIRED LICENSES: Registered Nurses • Current KY license or valid compact state license.

• BLS certification - American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider) required, must be current.

• ACLS within 1 year of employment or transfer to the department.

• PALS Preferred.

• 2 years of Surgical, Endo, proficient in venipuncture/IV therapy, experience administering Moderate Sedation preferred.

• Excellent customer service skills.

•  Membership in AORN, ASPAN, and SGNA encouraged.

• CNOR encouraged.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing.