Charge Resource Nurse (RN), Main Operating Room
- Springfield, IL
- $39.15 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- BSN with 3 years of clinical experience practicing in a surgery setting (preferred) OR ADN/Diploma and 5 years of clinical experience practicing in a surgery setting. Experience must demonstrate development of leadership competencies that include team leading and managing complex and potentially confrontational situations.
- Licensed as RN in State of Illinois.
- Current BLS/CPR certification per policy.
- Six contact hours of specialty Inservice or management-approved In-services within last 12 months.
- Four contact hours of general continuing education within last 12 months (does not include JCAHO-mandatory In-services).
- Participates in recommended leadership training courses and programs.
- Possesses specialty certification as an operating room nurse or is actively pursuing certification to be accomplished within 12 months of assuming the Charge Resource Nurse role.
- Maintains basic knowledge and skills in all perioperative-specialty areas; takes call and shift rotation.
- Practices approved aseptic technique and monitors and corrects the aseptic techniques of others as indicated.
- Initiates appropriate intra-operative behaviors unique to first assisting, if trained to do so.
- Handles floor stock medications or medications delivered from pharmacy directly or through the pneumatic tube station. Relocates these medications, in original containers, to designated secure storage locations.
- Provides care appropriate to the age of the patient serviced.
- Utilizes simple, direct, and clear verbal instructions and obtains feedback to ensure that instructions are understood.
- Conducts the morning report, relaying pertinent information as well as the day's plan.
- Keeps staff informed (on need-to-know basis) of changes in schedule and assignments.
- Consults regularly with the Anesthesia Department when contemplating changes.
- Informs surgeons involved, PACU, Outpatient Discharge, and secretaries when changes will occur.
- Actively participates in committees.
- Keeps nurse manager informed of day's activities and concerns.
- Demonstrates a supportive, receptive, non-threatening communication style allowing for immediate expression of ideas and problem solving.
- Personnel
o Coordinates activities of personnel assigned to specialty cases.
o Fosters an environment that focuses on values, autonomy, and accountability where staff and management participate as partners in the decision-making process.
o Appropriately delegates duties and responsibilities to other members of the staff necessary to support surgical patient or the department and ensures that tasks are completed.
o Recognizes proper safety precautions in routine performance of duties and reports any disregard of policies to those involved.
o Encourages staff members to follow department policies.
o Reports any inappropriate activities of staff, surgeons, or other personnel to the nurse manager.
o Provides time for orientation, training, and education of staff members as required, working with the educational coordinator to meet identified needs.
o Schedules staff time to include work on special projects, meetings for specialty groups, and feedback to all staff.
- Plant, equipment, supplies
o Assures physical environment of specialty rooms, storage areas, etc. is maintained.
o Works with specialty resource nurse and departmental business manager to get equipment repaired as needed.
- Unit coordination/productivity
o Assists in coordination of the flow of the daily schedule.
o Promotes and collaborates with staff to build a climate that demonstrates appreciation and recognition of achievement.
o Fosters positive, interdepartmental collaborative relationships to improve patient care, unit efficiency, and effectiveness.
o Implements cost-effective measures to enhance effective and efficient patient care.
o Participates in quality improvement processes.
o Guides and oversees daily patient schedule changes according to established policies and procedures.
o Responds promptly to surgeon's concerns and communicates same to the nurse manager.
o Recognizes trends that may affect smooth operation of the department (personnel, scheduling, supplies, surgeons, etc.) and reports them to the nurse manager and/or director.4. Personal and professional growth.
- Demonstrates responsibility for own personal and professional growth as reflected by professional-development activities and unit projects.
- Attends and participates in inservice programs.
- Acts as role model to staff.
- SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others.
- COURTESY: Serve Others - I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude.
- QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results.
- EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste - I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays.