South Shore Health Hingham , MA 02044
Posted 3 weeks ago
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Requisition Number:
R-16083
Facility:
LOC0022 - 2 Pond Park Road2 Pond Park Road
Hingham, MA 02043
Department Name:
SSH Ambulatory Surgery 2PPK
Status:
Full time
Budgeted Hours:
36
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
You don't need to work in Boston to find a diversity of surgical cases! Our Ambulatory Surgery Center, well known for their Orthopedic Procedures, is expanding their service line to include Ophthalmology, Spine, Urology, GYN and Podiatry.
Located right off of RT. 3 and offering free parking for all employee's, you won't incur the additional expense or hassle that comes with commuting into the city.
(Salary Range: $35.79-$69.09)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1
Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients
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g - * Assesses/reassesses and documents patient's level of comfort utilizing the approved pain scale for patients in a specific age category.
h - * Assesses/reassesses patient's response after each intervention both pharmacological and non pharmacological.
2
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b - *Consistently uses 2 patient identifiers.
c - *Assures that patient is marked before entering Operating Room.
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3
Develops, discusses, and communicates a prioritized problem list/plan of care for each patient, in collaboration with each patient/family/significant other in order to address all identified needs.
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Problem/need assessment
Nursing interventions
Other needed services of healthcare team
Outcome criteria met/not met
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4
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b - *Assembles necessary instruments, supplies and equipment prior to the start of care.
c - * Checks for availability, proper conditions of equipment, instrumentation and implants.
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f - *Applies and monitors principles of aseptic technique throughout the intraoperative period.
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i - *Confirms and contains sources of contamination.
5
Demonstrates the skills and judgement necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.
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b
c - *Observes the 5 R's for administering medications:
Right patient
Right drug
Right dose
Right method
Right time
d - * Performs narcotic count each time a narcotic medication is withdrawn from the Pyxis.
e - *Demonstrates proper procedure for documentation of narcotic administration and wasting, and follows the procedure for resolving narcotic discrepancy.
f - * Demonstrates procedure for the use of the override function in Pyxis
g - *Documents medication administration reflecting full signature and title, time given, reason for omission, and site for injection (if applicable)
6
a - *All medications drawn up are labeled for procedures.
b - * All non-controlled medications removed by PYXIS are counted and amount properly recorded
c - * Unused medications are returned to PYXIS following policy.
d - * All narcotics are counted and signed off on a weekly basis.
e - * Antibiotic given by Anesthesia is recorded on intraopertive record by RN.
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7
Maintains up-to-date documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, in order to assure quality care.
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8
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b - * Records are closed properly.
c - * Copy of on-line record is placed in patients chart.
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9
Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel in the provision of care to patients as assigned.
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Safety Awareness
a - * Prior to the start of any invasive procedures, a final verification to confirm the correct patient, procedure, site, and information is done.
b - * Abbreviations on the hospital DO NOT USE list are adhered to, an evidence through ongoing concurrent medical record review.
c - * Prior to the use of any intravenous infusion pump assures free flow protection is in place.
d - * Follows telephone order policy and procedure. Writes order down then reads back to the prescriber.
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f - * Assures bio-medical equipment alarms are activated with appropriate settings and are sufficiently audible.
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h - * Verifies patient identification with two patient identifiers according to policy prior to administration of care/procedures/medications.
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12
a - *Time Out is called prior to the incision or start of procedure in all cases. Circulating nurse assures that surgeon, anesthesiologist, CRNA, and scrub person all participate and all are in agreement.
b - * Uses 2 patient identifiers when identifying patient.
c - * Sponge, needle and instrument counts are done according to policy and procedure, Policy OR 1.A
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e - * Ensures safety of patients during the use of electrical equipment.
f - * Ensures safe transfer/transport of patient.
g - * Assures that surgical site is marked before transfer patient to OR from Pre-op area. Policy OR-2X.
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13
Assumes overall responsibility for professional development by incorporating evidenced-based practice, research, and performance improvement initiatives as a part of ongoing nursing practice.
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14
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b - * Completes all mandatories assigned by manager in a timely manner.
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15 - TECHNOLOGY
Embraces technological solutions to work processes and practices.
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d - *Is able to access payroll and manage personal clockings and calendar in Time PC application.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing as validated through the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
Minimum Work Experience
Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge and skills
Required Licenses / Registrations
RN
Required Classes/Certifications -
ACLS
(36) hours, days, flexible start/end times with occasional overtime.
Responsibilities if Required:
Education if Required:
License/Registration/Certification Requirements:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR- Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), RN-Registered Nurse
Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts)
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