Per Diem / PRN Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $35 per hour
Company: Mass General Brigham
Location: Nantucket
Posted on: November 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Mass General Brigham is seeking a per diem / prn nurse RN OR -
Operating Room for a per diem / prn nursing job in Nantucket,
Massachusetts.Job Description & Requirements
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for the
Position Knowledge of:
- Knowledge of current nursing standards of practice required.
Skills:
- Must be able to demonstrate adequate technical skills and
judgment to function unsupervised during on-call, other shifts, and
weekend hours.
Ability to:
- Ability to tactfully communicate with both internal and external
customers.
- Ability to handle stress and work in emergency situations.
- Ability to assist patients on and off equipment.
- Ability to move quickly in the event of an emergency.
- Ability to stand and walk approximately ninety percent (90%) of
shift, with frequent climbing, bending, reaching, stooping,
squatting, and helping to lift objects and/or patients ranging from
five
- (5) to three hundred (300) or more pounds.
- Ability to use of fingers and hands to operate all
department-related equipment as described on the Department
checklist. Additionally, must use telephone, calculator, fax,
computer and other related office equipment.
Credentials and Experience Required
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school required; Bachelor's
Degree in Nursing preferred.
- At least two (2) years of prior perioperative experience
required/preferred.
- Current valid Massachusetts Registered Nurse ("RN) license
required.
- National certification in areas of expertise (CNOR, CEN, CCRN,
etc.) preferred.
- BLS/CPR certification required within one week of hire.
AHA & ARC accepted.
- ACLS and PALS certifications required prior to completion of
orientation or within 6 months of hire, whichever occurs first.
Special Requirements
- Must be avai lable to stay overnight should need arise during
patient transports off island.
- Must be able to rotate to other units, as assigned.
- Must be willing to work additional shifts, as assigned.
- Must be available to work in the case of a declared hospital
emergency.
Per Diem, Day shift with call Job Summary: The perioperative nurse
assesses the patient preoperatively; plans care during the surgical
intervention, implements those nursing actions and evaluate the
outcomes. This position is responsible for perioperative nursing,
coverage of Central Sterile Supply on an as needed basis, and
scheduled outpatient procedures requiring assistance by the
physician. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Demonstrates expertise in operating room procedures and can
function independently in the performance of other surgical
procedures.
- Establishes and implements standards of practice that ensure
safe, effective and efficient nursing skills.
- Is able to interpret and complies with JCAHO, OSHA, and other
federal and state standards.
- As a perioperative nurse, assesses the patient preoperatively,
plans care during the surgical intervention, implements those
nursing actions and evaluate the outcomes. Ensures the patients
record is complete with all necessary pre-operative
information.
Documents.
- Conducts a nursing assessment and develops a plan of care for all
patients upon admission.
- Identifies and prioritizes activities that are necessary to meet
patient needs.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of intraoperative measures taken,
documents them and reassesses to take additional actions as
needed.
- Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health
care team.
- Maintains a procedural log as it pertains to the operating room
and other units.
- Covers central supply responsibilities in times of
illness/vacation and as needed.
- Ensures that appropriate supplies are available and replaced as
used/needed.
- Uses proper aseptic and sterilization techniques.
- Assists in the orientation and supervision of other personnel who
work in the perioperative setting.
- Highly recommend CNOR certification within two (2) years of
assuming position.
- Oversees the operation of the operating room and central supply
in the absence of the Perioperative Services nurse manager.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient information in accordance
with Hospital policy and applicable statutes and
regulations.Recruiter: Jost, Kacey Lynn Mass General Brigham Job ID
#3310805. Posted job title: Rn - Operating Room, Per DiemAbout Mass
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