Orthopedic Surgery Center - Registered Nurse - PRE/PACU- Full Time Job at Concord Hospital
Summary
The Orthopaedic Surgery Center (OSC) has two locations: one in Concord and a second in Derry. Both, ambulatory (“day”) surgery centers provide surgical and spinal injection procedures.
The Orthopaedic Surgery Center is a collaborative effort between the physicians of Concord Orthopaedics and
Concord Hospital
. The
physicians
of Concord Orthopaedics work with anesthesiologists, nurses, and operating room and recovery staff to ensure patient safety and excellence in care. It is a state-of-the-art facility with five operating rooms and 15 private patient rooms.
Day surgery centers are designed for patients who are ambulatory (able to walk and not confined to a bed). Surgical procedures performed allow patients to undergo a procedure and return home the same day. At the OSC, we know surgery in any format can be unnerving and that is why we strive to create an atmosphere that is convenient, safe and friendly.
Some of the more common procedures we perform are: arthroscopy and open procedures of the knee, shoulder, ankle and elbow, fracture and tendon repairs, foot surgery, Achilles tendon repair, rotator cuff surgery and hand surgery including carpal tunnel release and trigger finger surgery.
The Orthopaedic Surgery Center is committed to providing the highest standard of orthopaedic surgical care and spinal injection procedures in a professional, compassionate and considerate manner specific to the individual needs of our patients. We are certified by the
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS")
.
Open M – F 7:15 am – 5 pm, no nights, weekends, or major holidays. RN shift – 6 am – 6 pm with staggering start times depending on patient schedule, four 10 hour day work week. Surg. Tech shift – 6:30 am – 5 pm, four 10 hour shifts, 1-2 late shifts per week (work until cases are complete).
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for ambulatory surgical and pain management patients, from simple to complex, with multi-system issues in a safe and therapeutic environment. The RN uses knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan, assesses data reflective of the patient's status and interprets information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age specific needs. The RN engages in caring relationships with patient's families and significant others. Works collaboratively with other health care workers, and uses sound judgment while performing nursing and medical interventions. Reports to the Director and/or Resource Nurse. May participate in supervision of the Surgical Technologist and Patient Care Coordinator.
Education
Associates Degree (A.D.)or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN), from an accredited School of Nursing.
Certification, Registration & Licensure
Certification required to obtain: BCLS and ACLS certification within 3 months of hire
Licensure required: Current New Hampshire State Registered Nurse license.
Experience
Evidence of experience in working effectively and positively with patients, care providers, and the multi-disciplinary team. Evidence of the ability to perform as a member of a team.
Responsibilities
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Delivers care to patients effectively and safely according to facility policy.
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Teaches the patient and/or significant other(s) about the plan of care. Prepares patients and/or significantother(s) to manage their care after discharge.
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Manages the care of simple to complex multi-system patients by using time and resources efficiently.
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Administers medications effectively, efficaciously and safely.
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Gathers data through history taking and physical assessment and interprets data in order to plan andimplement interventions to meet patient care needs.
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Develops, evaluates and revises patient's plan of care and nursing actions in response to patient's needs.
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Bases nursing actions by applying principles of purposeful, organized thinking to make sound clinicaljudgment/decisions.
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Participates and engages in center activities.
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Documents care provided and patient's progress toward attainment of desired outcomes.
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Directs and supervises others (nursing students, orientees, surgical technologists) in the performance ofdelegated nursing activities.
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Leads the health care team.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Concord Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
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If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, you may contact Human Resources at 603-230-7269.
Physical and Work Requirements
The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is MEDIUM. The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 - 25 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 - 50 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hear, and speak. The employee is frequently required to bend, and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb, do fine
motor, kneel, reach, sit, squat, and stand.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, depth perception, far vision, near vision, and peripheral vision.
The employee is frequently exposed to airborne pathogens, bloodborne pathogens, and bodily fluids. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne contaminants, electrical hazards - shock, moving mechanical parts, non-weather related heat or cold, radiation, slippery surfaces, toxic or caustic chemicals, and variable weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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