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Overview:
Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is a nationally known and respected leader in providing sports medicine and orthopedic care for over twenty five years with 20+ locations in Southwest Ohio (Cincinnati and Dayton), Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana.
At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization.
As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.
What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values:
Clinical quality-
Integrity
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Service excellence
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Teamwork
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Accountability
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Continuous improvement
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Inclusion
Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.
At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits.
Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will.
Accountabilities / Responsibilities:
Position Purpose: The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and coordinating patient care from admission to discharge. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the achievement of patient outcomes in accordance with the mission of the facility. To assist in the organization and daily function of the operating room in accordance with established federal, state, and Joint Commission regulations and Center policies and procedures. To assist Surgical Technologists and Physicians in direct patient care. To maintain a high standard of safety for the patient and staff members. Patient liaison for care rendered. Monitor stock levels, outdated supplies and equipment needs and report to Materials Management Coordinator. Serve as a role model and leader for Technologists and Nursing Assistants.
Position reports to: O.R. Manager
Position supervises: Surgical Technicians and Orderlies
Interpersonal Relationships
As a representative of FACILITY, all comments, attitudes, actions, and behaviors have a direct affect on the facility's image and perceptions of quality service. Interaction with patients, family members, physicians, referral sources, affiliating schools, visitors, etc. must be in a manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional. This behavior should promote an atmosphere of teamwork congruent with facility standards and guidelines to promote positive relations, and set an example for the staff.
Essential Position Responsibilities
A. Job Knowledge
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Assesses, plans, evaluates and ensures the implementation of the patient's care to achieve identified outcomes.
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Assesses patient status on admission and on an ongoing basis.
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Implements appropriate standards of care based on assessment data and patient's own goals. Goals are mutually set with the patient and family
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Coordinates nursing interventions to enhance achievement of expected outcomes and to ensure readiness for discharge.
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Ensures provision of patient care daily in an organized and timely manner.
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Demonstrates ability to direct and provide for patient care in emergency situations.
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Evaluates patient's progress toward outcome achievement on an ongoing basis.
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Demonstrates ability to make decisions concerning facility based problems.
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Participates on quality council to facilitate improvement of nursing care and achievement of the mission of the facility, as requested.
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Participates in the orientation of nursing staff.
- Participates in developing standardized patient education programs, as requested.
- Participates in team conferences on assigned patients.
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Displays an understanding of each patient's cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturity in the assessments, treatment, and care undertaken
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Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and competence of designated skills identified for position.
- Clinical Activities
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Participates in patient care activities and adheres to requirements of a Registered Nurse when providing direct patient care. This is demonstrated by:
Quality and Customer Service
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Maintains active professional relationships with doctors and patients by assessing needs and levels of satisfaction with Facility services.
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Demonstrates a positive, friendly, and courteous manner
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Identifies and reports problems and deficiencies and unusual occurrences to Manager
- Maintains confidentiality on matters to which they are privileged
Employee Management
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Demonstrates ability to supervise, orient, and coach nursing staff as evidence by:
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Ability to take charge of department when called upon
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Explains policies, procedures, and methods to staff who do not understand
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Assists in the orientation and training of new employees or employees in a new position
Resource and Inventory Management
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Ensures adequate supplies, medications, and equipment as evidenced by:
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Coordinates appropriate use of material resources being mindful of budgetary constraints
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Regulatory Compliance
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Complies with the State and Federal Rules and Regulations and AAAHC standards by:
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100% of unusual occurrences or regulatory concerns are reported to the supervisor within 24 hours of discovery
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When patient injury or disaster occurs, administration is notified immediately
Safety
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Maintains nursing area in safe condition as indicated by cleared hallways secured electrical wiring, and removal/reporting of broken equipment promptly. Adheres to all facility safety regulations and guidelines regarding patient safety as evidenced by:
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Identifies, corrects and reports unsafe conditions immediately
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Monitors client safety and identifies, corrects and protects client from harmful/unsafe conditions
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Follows established policies and procedures with regard to attendance.
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Maintains attendance according to guidelines and policy established by facility.
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Adheres to tardiness policy.
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Provides notification for unscheduled absences or tardiness in accordance with established departmental procedures as noted by supervisor.
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Requests scheduled time off according to procedure as noted by supervisor.
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Utilizes time effectively.
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Completes all documentation to ensure the availability of accurate and up to date information in accordance with established standards.
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Adheres to established facility safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
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Demonstrates the competent usage of proper body mechanics in all activities.
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Identifies potentially unsafe situations and notifies supervisor.
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Completes all employee/patient incident documentation in a thorough and timely manner, as required by facility policy.
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Demonstrates complete understanding of established emergency procedures for facility.
- Practices infection control and standard precautions as instructed or trained.
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Regularly maintains work area and equipment in a pristine manner.
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Completes appropriate financial management responsibilities.
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Provides input re: equipment needs/supply needs.
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Completes patient charges in accordance with facility procedure.
- Demonstrates sound cost containment techniques.
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Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
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Strives to be professional, courteous, helpful and cooperative.
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Adheres to Standards of Business Conduct.
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Demonstrates the safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.
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Understands that radiation exposure with the appropriate equipment and safety measures will happen in some orthopedic surgeries
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Communicates patient information to assure confidentiality and continuity of care.
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Documents all patient information according to established standards of care, policies and procedures.
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Provides a shift report to oncoming personnel which is accurate, concise and pertinent to the patient's condition and response to care.
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Provides pertinent patient information to the physician, family and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
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Reports patient’s status at staffing conference based on analysis of collected data.
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Discusses patient information with other health team members in an appropriate environment.
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Documents patient's/significant other's response to teaching interventions.
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Interacts with all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees in a mature, responsible manner to ensure a positive and professional facility environment.
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Displays a caring and responsive attitude and conducts all activities respecting patient, family and employee rights and expectations.
- Maintains confidentiality of all facility and patient information as required by facility policy.
- Fosters a positive and professional facility environment by interacting with all persons in a considerate, helpful and courteous manner and by participating as a team member.
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Diffuses/resolves conflict by appropriately communicating with those involved.
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Accepts constructive criticism and gives suggestions in a professional manner.
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Considers age specific needs in communication.
Planning and Organization
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Ensures provision of effective, efficient quality services at the facility.
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Demonstrates understanding of policies and procedures through
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Active participation in management in-services and meetings
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Attendance at required in-services (i.e. fire, infection control, Hazardous materials, etc.)
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Familiarization with Corporate, Federal, State, Local and other policies applicable to area(s)
Financial Management
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Completes appropriate financial management responsibilities.
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Provides input regarding equipment needs/supply needs.
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Completes patient charges in accordance with facility procedure.
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Demonstrates sound cost containment techniques.
Business Relationships
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Ensures customer satisfaction and other performance criteria are measured and used to enhance services and performance
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Facilitates employee empowerment, so that the employees can deliver customer service and satisfaction.
Leadership
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Utilizes time effectively.
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Completes all documentation to ensure the availability of accurate and up to date information in accordance with established standards.
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Adheres to established surgical facility safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
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Demonstrates the competent usage of proper body mechanics in all activities.
- Identifies potentially unsafe conditions, takes action and notifies one-up.
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Completes all employee/patient incident documentation in a thorough and timely manner, as required by facility policy.
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Practices infection control and standard precautions as instructed or trained.
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Demonstrates complete understanding of established emergency procedures for department and surgical facility.
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Performs all other duties as assigned by Administrator.
Staff Development and Utilization
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Provides leadership and assistance to staff
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Enhances relationships through timely, and effective information flow between professional staff, vendor partners, contract partners, and facility personnel
F. Attendance
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Follows established surgical facility policies and procedures with regard to attendance.
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Maintains attendance according to guidelines and policy established by facility
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Adheres to tardiness policy
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Provides notification for unscheduled absences or tardiness in accordance with established departmental procedures as noted by manager.
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Requests scheduled time off according to procedure as noted by supervisor.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Work is indoors in climate-controlled environment. Patient care environment with potential exposure to unpleasant odors, to blood and body fluids that may carry infection, to infectious disease, and to chemical and electrical hazards. Occasional exposure to outdoor climate.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical requirements for the position include the ability to frequently hear and communicate orally, see up close and at a distance, read and comprehend, stand, sit, walk, reach, handle, and feel objects. Ability to climb, pull, push, and kneel. Ability to push a stretcher/wheelchair with a patient. Ability to lift/transfer patients in excess of 100lbs. Ability to wear lead apron and push heavy equipment.
DEGREE OF SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO POSITION:
Minimal. Must be self-directed and able to work independently.
Qualifications:
Position Requirements
Licenses or Certifications: Current licensure to practice in the State of Ohio. Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support Course; ACLS preferred and PALS preferred.
Education, Vocational Training and Experience
Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing. Current ACLS preferred and PALS certificate preferred.
Experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience in perioperative nursing preferred.
Min: USD $35.00/Hr. Max: USD $40.00/Hr.
