RN-Operating Room

Job Description

Location Work Type (Portal Searching) Full Time BenefitsCulture ?At UnityPoint Health,youCome for a fulfilling career and experience guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing whats right for the people we serve.Benefits ?Our competitive program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you?re in.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment? We?re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.Development? We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.Community Involvement? Be an essential part of our core purpose?to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.Essential Functions/Responsibilities:Essential functions are the duties and responsibilities that are essential to the position (not a task list). Do not include if less than 5% of work time is spent on this duty. Be specific without giving explicit instructions on how to perform the task. Do not include duties that are to be performed in the future. Duties should be action oriented and avoid vague or general statements. Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care. Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients. Demonstrates a working knowledge of aseptic technique and adheres to the essential functions and responsibilities set forth by the Certified Surgical Technologist I (Skilled) as applicableDevelopment/Education Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhances nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research. Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient?s and their families? age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension. Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education. Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately. Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance. Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare. Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year. Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.Disclaimer:This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.Demonstration of UPH Values and Standards of BehaviorsConsistently demonstrates UnityPoint Health?s values in the performance of job duties and responsibilities Leverage the skills and abilities of each person to enable great teams.Minimum RequirementsIdentify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.Education:Experience:Operating Room experience preferredKnowledge/Skills/Abilities:Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English Multicultural sensitivity Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions Basic computer knowledge using Microsoft Office, web browser, and email Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position Call responsibilities may be associated with this position. Registered Nurse must remain substance free and within 30 minutes of the facility when fulfilling call obligations

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