Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery Cardiac

JOB SUMMARY
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PURPOSE T
he Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for utilizing the nursing process to provide safe, age-appropriate, direct and indirect patient care, while practicing within the scope of practice of the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION T
he Operating Room of Surgery provides cardiac care to surgical and procedural sedation patients. We provide service for the patient population of pediatrics, adolescents, adult and elderly patients. We work with a variety of provider specialties in caring for people going home that day or are being admitted to the hospital.
EXPERIENCE
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EDUCATION
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QUALIFICATIONS C
urrent unencumbered Oregon
RN
license required. Healthcare Provider Level
BLS
required upon hire.
GSR S
urgery Cardiac:
ACLS
required within 90 days of hire. One (1) of the following required: One (1) year experience as a Circulating Nurse in the
OR
, or completion of approved didactic pre-operative nursing class. Two (2) years experience in
ICU
/
PCU
and/or a medical/surgical acute care setting. One (1) year
CVOR
/Open Heart experience preferred.
ICU
experience preferred. Scrubbing experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE
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SKILLS
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ABILITIES S
ocial Perceptiveness: Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages. Adaptability/Flexibility: Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients. Time Management: Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure. Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.
GSR S
urgery Cardiac - General
OR N
urse: Knowledge of proper decontamination, washing, sorting and reassembling of instructions. Knowledge of proper use of all equipment utilized in the operating room.
GSR S
urgery Cardiac - Scrubbing
OR N
urse: Knowledge of proper aseptic technique while performing role of scrub nurse. Knowledge of surgeon needs and techniques for procedures. Knowledge of basic instrumentation for specialty areas including general, eyes,
ENT
, ortho,
OB
/
GYN
, urology, vascular, plastic and laparoscopic procedures (and cardiac if appropriate). Knowledge of suture types, sizes, applications and needle types, sizes and applications. Knowledge of endoscopic and open staple products, sizes applications. Knowledge of inplant materials and applications.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS R
arely (1 - 10% of the time) Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) Continually (67 – 100% of the time)
CLIMB
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STAIRS LIFT
(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
LIFT
(Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 – 40 Lbs
SQUAT S
tatic (hold >30 sec)
KNEEL
(on knees)
SIT LIFT
(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
LIFT
(Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT
(Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT
(Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
CARRY
1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
CARRY
2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
SQUAT R
epetitive
ROTATE TRUNK S
itting
REACH
– Upward
PULL
(20-40 pounds force)
WALK
-
LEVEL SURFACE LIFT
(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
CARRY
2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
ROTATE TRUNK S
tanding
MANUAL DEXTERITY H
ands/wrists
FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH F
ingers
PULL
(0-20 pounds force)
STAND BEND FORWARD
at waist
REACH
- Forward
GRASP H
and/Fist
PUSH
(0-20 pounds force)
PUSH
(20-40 pounds force)
PUSH
(40-60 pounds force)
PUSH
(60 or more pounds force)