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FTE: 1.000000
Shift: Days
Location: RIVERSIDE 400 BUILDING
Summary:
The OPS/PACU Nurse Manager is a registered professional nurse who plans, directs and evaluates the nursing process and related activities to ensure that all facets of the plan of care are implemented via appropriate delegation. Based on their assessment, the manager plans a stardard of care and safe practices.
Experience/Education Requirements:
Graduate of an approved school of nursing, BSN required.Completion of RMC mandatory inservices, upon hire and yearly.Completion of PI introduction upon hire or within 6 months of hire.Completion of 6 hours continuing education per year desirable.Progressive experience in specialty with minimum of 2 years of experience.License or Certification Requirements:
Current IL RN licensureCurrent CPR and ACLS certification requiredASPAN certification preferred Effective 4/01/2024: Upon hire or within 12 months of start date, must complete and maintain a nationally ANCC-recognized nursing leadership or nursing specialty certification.
Responsibilities:
Possess knowledge of OR, CCL, IR, and SPL procedures being performed on patients and the care requirements of these patients pre and post procedureEnsures compliance on pre-& post procedure documentation requirements based on guidelines per procedure and registry if applicableCoordinate patient treatment utilizing evidence-based guidelinesObtain necessary resources for patients, staff, physicians, and environment to support optimal patient care and positive patient experienceSupervises staff, recruits staff, conducts job interviews and provides performance evaluations to staff as well as utilizing the Just Culture Decision Matrix.Facilitates scheduling of staff and collaborates with peers on workflow to support efficiency across departments involved in patient care journey and flexes staffing needs based on patient care requirementsParticipates in budget, capital and operational, planning for department and maintaining department within budget while ensuring patients receive proper careEnsure department compliance with organizational policies and reviews and updates policies annually and provides appropriate educationKnowledge of venous and arterial access site management and ensures staff competence in post procedure site management as well as provides support for patients with sheath for optimal groin managementKnowledge of diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic imaging procedures and the required pre and post care of patients.Evaluates patient and staff safety practicesEnsures staff participation in emergency drills applicable to patient population (examples: Vascular Complication, Contrast Reaction, Cardiopulmonary Arrest)Consistently demonstrates a commitment to patient satisfaction and actively seeks ways to enhance the patient and family experience: Patients are kept informed of delays, Environment supports patient comfort/privacy/confidentiality, Providing education pre and post procedure, Discharge patients/ significant other with appropriate care plan, Follow-up call post dischargeEnhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice through communication, documentation, initiation of change, creativity, innovation, participation in quality improvement (QI), evidence based practice (EBP), and research processes.Evaluates one's own nursing practice in relation to the Illinois Nurse Practice Act and professional practice standards and guidelines.
Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.
Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
Other information:
Exposure/Sensory Requirements:
Exposure to:Chemicals: See MSDS Manual
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Minimal potential-very restricted direct patient contact with this type of patient.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Minimal potential-very restricted direct patient contact with this type of patient.
Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Required to communicate with patient/families/staff/MD's, telephone communication, facilitating meetings, training/presentations. Ability to ask for help.
Vision: Needed for computer entry, read memos and literature. Needed to read reports, observe patients, read dials on equipment.
Smell: Helpful to note presence of incontinence, vomitus, blood; electrical/fire safety.
Hearing: Necessary for telephone communication, meetings, listening to employee/patient concerns, alarms.
Touch: Needed for writing, computer entry, filing, manipulate equipment/tools.
Activity/Lifting Requirements:
Average Hours per Week: 6-40
Shift: Variable for 24 hour coverage
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 10%
Twist: 4%
Stand: 40%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 25%
Kneel: 1%
Lift: 10%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 1%
Climb: 1%
Bend: 30%
Reach above shoulders: 3%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
Up to 35 lbs: Frequently
Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
Lifting of patients off their beds that are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Horizontal movement of patients to and from carts/beds who are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Lifting equipment - carry 25'-150' waist high (IV bags, patient trays). Carry charts 25'-150' waist high. Filled laundry bags are filled half full so as not to weigh over 35 lbs. Carry fire extinguishers up or down 3-4 flights of stairs and several yards in an emergency.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 30
Twist: 15
Stand: 60
Crawl: 0
Walk: 10
Kneel: 0
Lift: 5
Drive: 0
Squat: 2
Climb: 1
Bend: 15
Reach above shoulders: 2
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp up to 10 lbs. Normal weight: 5#
Pushing & pulling - 50-200 lbs: Occasionally
Fine Manipulation: Typing in computer, omnicell, using pens to chart, drawing up meds in syringe and administration, starting IV's.
Leg Strength - up to 50 lbs: Occasionally-(repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: utilized in positioning beds during transport; x-ray, surgery or in an emergency situation from floor to floor, locking beds or cardiac chairs.)
Environmental Factors & Special Hazards:
Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
Inside hours: 6-12
Outside hours : 0
Temperature: Normal Range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Average
Humidity: Dry
Atmosphere:
Special Hazards: Chemical
Protective Clothing Required: Gloves, gowns, masks, goggles.