Charge Resource Nurse; RN), Baylis Day Surgery

Charge Resource Nurse (RN), Baylis Day Surgery

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The Baylis Day Surgerey Charge Resource Nurse
, in conjunction with the nurse manager, is responsible for assigning appropriate, competent nursing personnel to provide the direct patient care and ancillary support required in the recovery room for elective- and emergency-surgical patients; assistance with equipment and supplies; maintenance and implementing the daily caseload; working closely with Anesthesia, Outpatient coordinating discharge, operating room and the inpatient units.

Overview

• The Charge Resource Nurse will be responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process.
• Provides age-appropriate care.
• Participates in research when appropriate and incorporates research findings into evidence-based clinical practice.

Qualifications

• BSN with 3 years of clinical experience practicing in an OR setting;
• Or ADN/Diploma with 5 years of clinical experience practicing in an OR setting

Licensure/Certification/Registry

• Licensed as RN in State of Illinois
• Current BLS/CPR,ACLS and PALS certification, per policy
• Must obtain national certification within 24 months of hire

Experience

• Previous RN experience in an OR setting is REQUIRED
• Previous RN experience in Pre/Post setting is preferred
• Experience must demonstrate development of leadership competencies that include team leading and managing complex and potentially confrontational situations.

Responsibilities

• Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Quality, Integrity and Stewardship that support our mission, vision and values:
• Clinical skills
• Maintains basic knowledge and skills in post anesthesia recovery.
• Assigns workloads appropriate to patient activity.
• Communication skills
• Utilizes simple, direct, and clear verbal instructions and obtains feedback to ensure that instructions are understood.
• Keeps staff informed (on need-to-know basis) of changes in schedule and assignments.
• Leadership skills
• Assists in coordination of daily assignments and decisions for utilization of staff.
• Fosters an environment that focuses on values, autonomy, and accountability where staff and management participate as partners in the decision-making process.

Memorial Health is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and talented workforce that reflects the diversity of our community.