Registered Nurse, Operating Room Nurse Residency Program
Company: ECHN
Location: East Hartford
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
NEW HIRE SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE - $8,000 POSITION SUMMARY: This is
a nurse residency position that upon hire or transfer into the
program the nurse commits to a full time learning opportunity. This
program prepares the nurse for an operating room staff nurse
position as well as forms the foundation required to successfully
take pass the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN)
certification program. The program commences with a six month AORN,
Periop 101 on line didactic program consisting of 27 modules,
followed by a 3-5 month clinical orientation. The nurse will be
assigned to a nurse educator and preceptor and earn 41.7 CEUs for
completion of the online program. Upon completion the nurse will be
offered a full time position at either Manchester Memorial Hospital
or Rockville General Hospital. A commitment to the Operating Room
will be required for two years. The candidate must be willing to
undergo a rigorous application process that consists of surgeon,
manager, nursing education and staff interviews, observation day
and letters of recommendation. The candidate must be willing to
take and pass the Certified Registered Operating Nurse (CNOR)
certification exam within six months from residency completion.
Utilizing the nursing process, provides high quality direct and
indirect patient -centered care. Coordinates patient care by
working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, patients
and families. Communicates, as appropriate, the patient's clinical
condition, responding quickly and accurately to changes in
condition or response to treatment. Demonstrates knowledge of the
principles of growth and development over the life span and the
skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient
population served. Promotes the profession of nursing and
professional practice through collegial support and interactions.
Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
Nursing experience preferred. Must be a graduate of an accredited
school of Nursing and have and maintain current a Registered Nurse
license in the State of Connecticut. Must have certification in
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) upon hire. Must successfully
complete each learning module and pass all Periop 101 course work
with six months of hire. Must pass the Certified Registered
Operating Nurse (CNOR) certification exam within six months from
residency completion.COMPETENCIES: Must be able to communicate
effectively in English, both verbally and in writing and possess
basic computer skills.ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be
construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills,
efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are
intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and
responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and
competencies listed below may change from time to time.
Job-Specific Competency 1. Must successfully complete each learning
module and pass all Periop 101 course work with six months. 2. Must
take and pass the Registered Operating Nurse (CNOR) certification
exam within six months from residency completion. 3. Performs
population-specific comprehensive assessments and re-assessments of
the patient's condition and care needs including the psychosocial,
physical, educational and cultural aspects. 4. Utilizing assessment
data, collaborates with surgical team to define, implement and
evaluate an individualized plan of care for each surgical patient.
5. Follows the five (5) seven (7) medication rights and reduces the
potential for medication errors. Demonstrates knowledge of
medications and their correct administration based on age of the
patient and their clinical condition. Follows Perioperative
Services policy for medication safety. 6. Performs all aspects of
patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and
promotes positive patient outcomes; follows ECHN policy for Patient
Identification, Surgical & Invasive Procedures Site Identification,
and Universal Protocol. 7. Documents the nursing process and
responses to care in a timely manner utilizing the appropriate
tools. 8. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and
function under stressful situations. Utilizes critical thinking
skills and sound judgment in priority setting and delegation. 9.
Demonstrates autonomous practice, consistent with evidence-based
standards. Pursues personal and professional growth and
development. Serves as a professional role model and mentor. 10.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the lifespan and the skills necessary to provide
age-appropriate care to patients served. Able to interpret data
about the patient status in order to identify each patient's
age-specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group. 9.
Provides an accurate and pertinent report of the patient's
condition for safe transfer of care. Prepares room in a timely
manner with all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies, and
equipment for each surgical procedure. Demonstrates knowledge of
and assures maintenance of aseptic technique throughout the
surgical procedure; identifies and communicates, to surgical team,
any breaks in technique and assists with corrective actions.
Effectively communicates with the surgeon in accounting for all
sponges, needles, and instruments; reports discrepancies
immediately to surgeon and Team Leader; appropriately documents all
counts. Accurately records, handles, labels and processes
specimens. Demonstrates ability to effectively function in the
scrub role. (we have hired RNs that do not come with this
experience) Demonstrates willingness to effectively function in the
scrub role.
Keywords: ECHN, East Hartford , Registered Nurse, Operating Room Nurse Residency Program, Healthcare , East Hartford, Connecticut
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