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<body><h3>Registered Nurse - Operating Room IDMH</h3><br/><p>MAIN FUNCTION:

The Registered Nurse is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of

patients for a designated timeframe and provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing

process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members. The Registered Nurse is

expected to perform their duties according to established standards of care and the core values established by

the Division of Nursing. Reports to assigned Unit Director.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

STANDARDS OF CARE

Nursing Process Assessment

1. Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on

physiologic, psychological and cognitive status of patients.

Diagnosis

2. Analyzes assessment data to determine appropriate nursing diagnoses.

Outcome Identification

3 Identifies appropriate expected outcomes individualized to the patient.

Planning

4. Formulates a goal directed plan of care, which is prioritized and based on determined nursing

diagnosis and patient outcomes.

5. Identifies patient/significant other learning needs and implements appropriate measures to meet

these.

Implementation

6. Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner.

7. Performs documentation duties on unit and in patient record, which is timely, accurate and

concise.

Evaluation

8. Evaluates effectiveness of self, care given by all health care team members, and contribution of

systems, environment, and instrumentation in progressing patient toward outcomes

PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE

Quality of Care

9. Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution.

10. Performs efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining

calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.

11. Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care and decision making for designated

patient populations.

12. Follows all Medical Center, Division of Nursing and Unit specific Policy and Procedures.

13. Consistently incorporates hourly rounding into daily practice.

Performance Appraisal

14. Demonstrates an awareness of self responsibility and accountability for own professional

practices.

15. Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and unit function and strives

to manage situations in a reduced risk manner.

Education

16. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills required by assigned unit.

17. Participates actively in staff development activities for unit and department of nursing personnel

and other departments and personnel as appropriate.

Collegiality

18. Formulates and uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients,

and significant others.

19. Remains flexible in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts.

Ethics

20. Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant other rights, as identified within the

institution.

21. Decisions and actions on behalf of patients are determined in an ethical manner.

Research

22. Remains aware of current nursing research and implements findings in Nursing Practice as

applicable.

Resource Utilization

23. Functions to establish priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit

resources of time, personnel, equipment and supplies.

CORE VALUES

Accountability

24. Accepts accountability for individual practice.

Caring and Compassionate Environment

25. Respects and recognizes each patient as a unique individual and provides holistic nursing care.

Collaboration

26. Collaborates with the patient, family and other health care providers in providing patient care.

Communication

27. Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills, using lines of authority appropriately.

Continuity of Care

28. Consistently identifies appropriate care plan and delivers care according to the plan of care.

Leadership

29. Demonstrates leadership ability.

30. Demonstrates appropriate delegation of tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of

health care team members, patient care and unit activities.

31. Practices effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision

making.

Learning Environment

32. Demonstrates self directed learning and participation in continuing education to meet own

professional development. Attends 75% of all staff meetings and 100% of all mandatory inservices.

33. Seeks validation of knowledge base, skill level, and decision making as necessary and assertively

seeks guidance in areas of question.

Participation in Decision Making

34. Participates in development and attainment of unit and Department of Nursing goals, along with

Medical Center strategic plans and goals.

35. Participates in unit, Division of Nursing and Medical Center councils/committees as appropriate.

Quality Improvement

36. Participates in Quality Improvement initiatives and standards development.

37. Is familiar with and demonstrates Quality in Action principles and participates in the process as

appropriate.

AGE-APPROPRIATE CARE

38. Provides age-appropriate care to all patients according to their age groups for the particular unit

to which the individual is assigned.

OTHER

39. Employee understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the

customer/patient by interacting with him/her in a friendly and caring way, being attentive to the

customer's needs, both psychologically and physically, and by taking the initiative to maintain

communication with the customer in order to provide a secure and pleasant experience with the

Medical Center.

40. It is understood that this job description lists typical duties for the classification and is not to

considered inclusive of all duties, which may be assigned.

EDUCATION:

Current NYS nursing licensure, limited permit or eligible. Excellent communication skills and writing ability.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Appreciable physical effort required; lifting, pulling, pushing, and moving patients of various size, capabilities

and abilities. Some lifting, reaching, and stooping. Required to be on feet much of the time.

EXPOSURE CATEGORY:

Category I. Tasks that involve exposure to blood and body fluid or tissues.

ADA Essential Functions

12/05

Revised: 01/10; 09/11, 04/16; 11/19

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Registered Nurse - Operating Room IDMHMAIN FUNCTION: The Registered Nurse is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated timeframe and provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members. The Registered Nurse is expected to perform their duties according to established standards of care and the core values established by the Division of Nursing. Reports to assigned Unit Director. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: STANDARDS OF CARE Nursing Process Assessment 1. Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological and cognitive status of patients. Diagnosis 2. Analyzes assessment data to determine appropriate nursing diagnoses. Outcome Identification 3 Identifies appropriate expected outcomes individualized to the patient. Planning 4. Formulates a goal directed plan of care, which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes. 5. Identifies patient/significant other learning needs and implements appropriate measures to meet these. Implementation 6. Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner. 7. Performs documentation duties on unit and in patient record, which is timely, accurate and concise. Evaluation 8. Evaluates effectiveness of self, care given by all health care team members, and contribution of systems, environment, and instrumentation in progressing patient toward outcomes PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE Quality of Care 9. Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. 10. Performs efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. 11. Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care and decision making for designated patient populations. 12. Follows all Medical Center, Division of Nursing and Unit specific Policy and Procedures. 13. Consistently incorporates hourly rounding into daily practice. Performance Appraisal 14. Demonstrates an awareness of self responsibility and accountability for own professional practices. 15. Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and unit function and strives to manage situations in a reduced risk manner. Education 16. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills required by assigned unit. 17. Participates actively in staff development activities for unit and department of nursing personnel and other departments and personnel as appropriate. Collegiality 18. Formulates and uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients, and significant others. 19. Remains flexible in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts. Ethics 20. Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant other rights, as identified within the institution. 21. Decisions and actions on behalf of patients are determined in an ethical manner. Research 22. Remains aware of current nursing research and implements findings in Nursing Practice as applicable. Resource Utilization 23. Functions to establish priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment and supplies. CORE VALUES Accountability 24. Accepts accountability for individual practice. Caring and Compassionate Environment 25. Respects and recognizes each patient as a unique individual and provides holistic nursing care. Collaboration 26. Collaborates with the patient, family and other health care providers in providing patient care. Communication 27. Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills, using lines of authority appropriately. Continuity of Care 28. Consistently identifies appropriate care plan and delivers care according to the plan of care. Leadership 29. Demonstrates leadership ability. 30. Demonstrates appropriate delegation of tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care and unit activities. 31. Practices effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision making. Learning Environment 32. Demonstrates self directed learning and participation in continuing education to meet own professional development. Attends 75% of all staff meetings and 100% of all mandatory inservices. 33. Seeks validation of knowledge base, skill level, and decision making as necessary and assertively seeks guidance in areas of question. Participation in Decision Making 34. Participates in development and attainment of unit and Department of Nursing goals, along with Medical Center strategic plans and goals. 35. Participates in unit, Division of Nursing and Medical Center councils/committees as appropriate. Quality Improvement 36. Participates in Quality Improvement initiatives and standards development. 37. Is familiar with and demonstrates Quality in Action principles and participates in the process as appropriate. AGE-APPROPRIATE CARE 38. Provides age-appropriate care to all patients according to their age groups for the particular unit to which the individual is assigned. OTHER 39. Employee understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the customer/patient by interacting with him/her in a friendly and caring way, being attentive to the customer's needs, both psychologically and physically, and by taking the initiative to maintain communication with the customer in order to provide a secure and pleasant experience with the Medical Center. 40. It is understood that this job description lists typical duties for the classification and is not to considered inclusive of all duties, which may be assigned. EDUCATION: Current NYS nursing licensure, limited permit or eligible. Excellent communication skills and writing ability. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Appreciable physical effort required; lifting, pulling, pushing, and moving patients of various size, capabilities and abilities. Some lifting, reaching, and stooping. Required to be on feet much of the time. EXPOSURE CATEGORY: Category I. Tasks that involve exposure to blood and body fluid or tissues. ADA Essential Functions 12/05 Revised: 01/10; 09/11, 04/16; 11/19 

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