Relocation Assistance available up to $15,000
Pay range: $52.51/hr - $79.29/hr
About the Department:
Hillsboro Medical Center has 8 Operating Rooms. Our specialties include Ortho, General, Podiatry, Neuro, Gyn, Urology, Bariatrics, Plastics, Vascular, ENT, Ophthalmology, and Gender Affirming Surgery. We also have a DaVinci X and Xi that are used in our bariatric, general, gyn and urology service lines.
About the Team:
Our OR department embodies an all-hands-on-deck approach: teamwork and collaboration are the driving forces behind our successYou’ll love the tight-knit environment; working closely with familiar faces fosters stronger working relationshipsThe size of our OR offers a distinct advantage because here you’ll have the opportunity to rotate through all the specialties and continue to grow professionally
Functions as the Nurse Leader for a nursing unit. Provides leadership and direction in accordance with the organizational philosophy and objectives. Assumes shift responsibility and accountability for all patient care activities, unit operation, and staff function. Ensures continuity of care on the unit by providing direct care as well as supervising the care given by nurses and supportive staff. Fosters highly skilled professional practice and develops high functioning interdisciplinary teams. Participates in committees/teams as assigned. Provides timely, effective feedback to staff and actively contributes to the performance evaluation process in conjunction with the nurse manager or director. Functions in direct patient care 80% of time, education functions, unit projects as assigned, and relief administrative supervisor. Hold staff accountable during their shift to ensure quality metrics are achieved for the department. Practices in adherence with the Oregon Board of Nursing (OSBN) nurse practice act and the American Nurses Association’s (ANA) Nursing Administration: Scope and Standards of Practice for Nurse Administrators and the ANA Code of Ethics.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Performed majority of the time:
· Assists in patient education/preparation for procedures as indicated.
· Assists the team with various activities to support daily operations.
· Transcribes/checks patient charts to ensure that physician orders have been carried out.
· Determines daily staffing assignments based on available staff and patient needs in compliance with Oregon Nurse Practice Act.
· Ensures nurse staffing plan for the unit is followed for their respective shift
· Completes staff scheduling according to staffing plans to assure adequate availability of staff for patient care (day shift CMs for day shift schedules only).
· Ensures onboarding of new staff is consistent and complete and documented
· Coordinates nursing activities with other units and departments to provide optimal care to patients.
· Ensures compliance with shift productivity tool is completed and staffing targets are met.
· Leads shift huddle utilizing the organization’s preferred methodology
· Accurately completes consents for treatment and transfers.
· Maintains vigilance in assessing team and individual wellbeing through consistent leader rounding.
· Coordinates daily activities efficiently to achieve desired results and communicates with professionalism and transparency.
Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job:
· Plans and participates in nursing in-services, conferences and designated meetings.
· Participates in recruitment, interviewing, selection, and orientation of staff.
· Participates in continuing education.
Decision making and budget responsibilities (e.g. impact limited to the employee, entire unit or organization-wide):
· Decisions can impact the unit and the patient wellbeing.
· Provides input into the development of department budgets.
Assigned direct reports (not limited to the ones listed). If not applicable, please enter N/A:
· N/A
JOB SPECIFICATIONSJOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education:
Required
· Associates Degree in Nursing.
Preferred
· Bachelor or Master of Science in Nursing.
Experience:
Required
For all areas:
· Minimum two (2) years of nursing experience.
Operating Room:
o Minimum two (2) years of perioperative nursing experience.
Preferred
· N/A
Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:
Required
For all areas:
· Current unencumbered license as registered nurse in state of Oregon.
· American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS.
Preferred
For all areas:
· Certification in field of specialty/discipline (refer to policy N-12U) or Nursing Leadership preferred within one (1) year of hire.
Operating Room:
o CNOR
Job Related Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:
Required
· Experience with quality improvement; developing initiatives, monitoring clinical care
· Demonstrates effective written, communication and interpersonal skills – body language, filters, listening, paraphrasing and questions, and applies them to change management, team building, and facilitation of team effectiveness.
· Possesses knowledge of current concepts of nursing and medical practices, and skills necessary in providing appropriate care for patients unique needs based upon age, culture, ethnicity and belief systems.
· Exhibits effective conflict resolution skills and strong collaborative skills in daily interactions and decision-making.
· Demonstrates ability to use a personal computer efficiently.
· Must be able to function effectively and professionally in high stress and critical situations.
· Uses computer skills in communicating and analyzing data.
· Demonstrates competency when performing finger stick blood sugar.
· Follows the procedures for use of personal protective equipment, infection control, disposal of hazardous waste and sharps.
· Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, implementation, planning and evaluation to direct delivery of care to medical/surgical patients.
· Performs efficiently in emergency patient situations following established policies and procedures.
· Provides leadership and direction to the nursing staff, acts as a resource.
· Consistently and effectively counsels employees, initiates disciplinary action, communicates action to the manager and participates as needed in follow-up activities while focusing on the situation, issue or behavior, not the person.
Preferred
· Bilingual skills.
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