GIRMC Staff RN-OR

General Summary

Responsible for meeting patient's priority needs by assessing, participating in interdisciplinary care planning, providing and / or delegating care based on patient needs and evaluating patients' responses. Contributes to an efficient and effective work environment through activities including professional communication and documentation, precepting and / or resourcing of others.

Supervises support staff in the delivery of patient care as described in Nebraska Statute.

Principal Job Functions

• Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• Initiates assessment and reassessment based on the patient's presenting problems / needs in accordance with Grand Island Regional Medical Center's procedures.
• Synthesizes pertinent initial and ongoing patient data to identify nursing priorities for care and desired outcomes / goals.
• Executes therapeutic and / or supportive interventions, consistent with perioperative procedures.
• Evaluates the patient's response to and effectiveness of interventions.
• Evaluates patient's progress toward established outcomes.
• Incorporates cultural considerations into the plan / delivery of care.
• Documents patient care and related information according to Grand Island Regional Medical Center procedures for documentation.
• Administers medications to the patient in accordance with approved standards of nursing knowledge and competency, based on the age of the patient, the patient's clinical condition and physician orders.
• Ensures pre-op checklist is complete (H&P, consent, test results, antibiotic, etc) before transferring patient to OR.
• Accurately records, handles and labels specimens; demonstrates care of specimens.
• Assists anesthesia with intubation, extubation and monitoring as needed.
• Ensures operating rooms are stocked and equipped after cases and end of day.
• Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures to ensure efficient turnovers.
• Includes family, significant other, or identified support person in the care of the patient as appropriate.
• Integrates evidence based research findings into practice in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Appropriately utilizes all safety equipment when indicated and as defined by organizational procedure (I.E. lifting equipment, PPE, sharps, etc.
• Provides care in conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Facilitates patient's transition to the next level of care.
• Assumes responsibility in a shared or delegated assignment and supports team member's practices through timely communication.
• Serves as a role model to colleagues, students and other care providers.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.
• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk "

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Education And Experience

Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act. Must provide evidence of certification and / or instruction for practice area as required by State or Federal standards / regulations.

Other Credentials / Certifications

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pedatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of employment.