Staff RN-OR

SUMMARY

The Staff RN - OR is 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, preceptoring and/or resourcing of others.

The Staff RN supervises support staff in the delivery of patient care as described in Nebraska Statute

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

*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 Bryan Medical Center’s procedures.

*Synthesizes pertinent initial and ongoing patient data to identify nursing priorities for care and desired outcomes/goals.

*Integrates the patient’s plan of care based on the diagnosis and age-specific needs.

*Executes therapeutic and/or supportive interventions, consistent with perioperative procedures.

*Provides education for the patient and family to meet identified patient needs.

*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 Bryan Medical Center procedures for documentation.

*Provides care in conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team.

*Facilitates patient’s transition to the next level of care.

*Actively participates in continued learning opportunities and continued self-development pertinent to the work unit and duties of the job. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

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. Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.