Nurse- Pre/Post OP- Per Diem- Ten Mile Surgery Center

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Description: Purpose   The   Nurse -   preoperative ( P reop) /   p ost -anesthesia care unit (PACU)   for the Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) “Center,” provides professional nursing services & standards   of practice   in accordance with   level of experience & education,   state   board of nursing & established policies & procedures.   I ntegrates the art, science, leadership & knowledge of   nursing   clinical practice t hrough relationship-centered, compassionate,   ethical   &   respectful   direct / indirect   health care   services .     P articipates as a team member of the total perioperative process   & care   for patients.   Note: “patients” refers to patients, clients, residents, participants, customer s, members   Essential Functions     Our Trinity Health Culture :   Knows, understands, incorporates &   demonstrates   our   Trinity Health Mission, V alues ,   V ision , Actions & Promise   in behaviors, practices   &   decisions.   Professional Nursing Practice:   Acts independently   &   appropriately within license ,   scope of knowledge   &   experience   in   practice area ;   Continues to evolve with best evidence discoveries;   Provides leadership & retains accountability   for delegation,   choices, decisions & outcomes ; Collaborates with key stakeholders & contributes to quality & improvement practices   & outcomes ; Exhibits willingness to take on new & additional responsibilities; Embraces new ideas & cultural differences while managing competing priorities .   Professional Nursing Process   (ANA): Knows, understands, incorporates &   demonstrates   (document, teach, coordinate, advocate)   standard elements of professional practice : Assess, Diagnose, Outcomes Identification / Solutions, Plan, Implement, Evaluate .   Professional Development :   Participate s   in own professional development by   maintaining   required competencies , licenses & certifications ,   identifying   learning   needs   &   seeking   appropriate assistance   or educational offerings ;   Supports   the   learning &   development of other s ( e.g.,   staff ,   formal learners ,   patients ,   families , community ) .   Compassion,   Communication &   Stewardship:   Incorporates c aring   process (Caritas) ,   advocacy   & appropriate resource   utilization   as   an essential   component   of nursing practice through   concrete acts, interpersonal   relationships   &   effective   & respectful   written,   verbal   &   nonverbal communication s .   E nvironment of   C are :   Practices in an environmentally safe , professional   manner; monitors   &   initiates corrections   or evidence-based practices ,   including those for equipment   &   material resources;   P romotes   optimum   physical   &   psychological behaviors ; Influences effective ,   judicious &   financially responsible use of resources.   Maintains a working knowledge   of applicable   f ederal, state   &   local laws/regulations, Trinity Health Integrity   &   Compliance Program   &   Code of   C onduct, as well as other policies ,   procedures   & guidelines   in order to   ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior   & safe work practices.   Functional Role (not inclusive of titles or advancement career progression)   RN   II   –   independent :   Pr actice is guided by nursing process   &   policy   /   procedure   /   standards   & participation in professional / shared governance;   I ndependently & safely cares for patients common to assigned area or   technical   /   operational services . Acts as a resource for others & may serve in intermittent expanded roles .    O rganizes   / manages / monitors   pre & postoperative   care processes ; E nsures documentation is obtained /   verified /   maintained .   Minimum Qualifications   Graduation from a n   accredited school of nursing. Valid   RN   licensure authorized in the applicable state (s)   of practice   /   employment.   Valid driver ’s   license where   required by assignment .   Additional   Qualifications   (nice to have)   Baccalaureate   of   Science   in   Nursing (BSN)   d egree from an accredited school of nursing.    Specialty credentialing & educational degree according to clinical nursing practice specialty area.   Physical   &   Mental Requirements & Working   Conditions (General Summary)   Direct Healthcare Services / Indirect Healthcare / Support Services:     E xp osure to conditions which may be considered unpleasant to sight, touch, sound   & /   or smell .    Occasional   Exposure to fumes, o dor s,   dusts , mists & gases, biohazards / hazards (mechanical, electrical, burns, chemicals, radiation, sharp objects, etc.) .         Occasional   Exposure to or subject to noise, infectious waste, diseases & conditions .        O ccasional   Exposure to interruptions, shifting   priorities   & stressful   situations .         Frequent   Ability to follow tasks   through to   completion, understand & relate to complex ideas / concepts, remember multiple tasks & regimens over   long periods   of time & work on concurrent tasks / projects .        Frequent   Ability to read small print, hear sounds & voice / speech patterns, give / receive instructions & other verbal communications (in-person   & /   or over the phone / computer / device / equipment assigned) with some background noise .        Frequent   Perform manual dexterity activities   & / or grasping / handling .        Occasional   Ability to climb, kneel,   crouch & /   or   operate   foot controls .        Occasional   Use a computer / other technology .        Frequent   Sit   with the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity .        Frequent   Maintain a safe working environment & use available personal protective equipment (PPE) .        Continuous   Comply with   Trinity Health’s Code of Conduct, policies, procedures & gu