Nurse- Pre/Post OP- Per Diem- Ten Mile Surgery Center

Purpose

TheNurse -preoperative (Preop) /post-anesthesia care unit (PACU)for the Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) “Center,” provides professional nursing services & standardsof practicein accordance withlevel of experience & education,stateboard of nursing & established policies & procedures.Integrates the art, science, leadership & knowledge ofnursingclinical practice through relationship-centered, compassionate,ethical&respectfuldirect / indirecthealthcareservices.Participates as a team member of the total perioperative process& carefor patients.

Note: “patients” refers to patients, clients, residents, participants, customers, members

Essential Functions

Our Trinity Health Culture:Knows, understands, incorporates &demonstratesourTrinity Health Mission, Values,Vision, Actions & Promisein behaviors, practices&decisions.

Professional Nursing Practice:Acts independently&appropriately within license,scope of knowledge&experienceinpractice area;Continues to evolve with best evidence discoveries;Provides leadership & retains accountabilityfor delegation,choices, decisions & outcomes; Collaborates with key stakeholders & contributes to quality & improvement practices& outcomes; Exhibits willingness to take on new & additional responsibilities; Embraces new ideas & cultural differences while managing competing priorities.

Professional Nursing Process(ANA): Knows, understands, incorporates &demonstrates(document, teach, coordinate, advocate)standard elements of professional practice: Assess, Diagnose, Outcomes Identification / Solutions, Plan, Implement, Evaluate.

Professional Development:Participatesin own professional development bymaintainingrequired competencies, licenses & certifications,identifyinglearningneeds&seekingappropriate assistanceor educational offerings;Supportsthelearning &development of others (e.g.,staff,formal learners,patients,families, community).

Compassion,Communication &Stewardship:Incorporates caringprocess (Caritas),advocacy& appropriate resourceutilizationasan essentialcomponentof nursing practice throughconcrete acts, interpersonalrelationships&effective& respectfulwritten,verbal&nonverbal communications.

Environment ofCare:Practices in an environmentally safe, professionalmanner; monitors&initiates correctionsor evidence-based practices,including those for equipment&material resources;Promotesoptimumphysical&psychological behaviors; Influences effective,judicious &financially responsible use of resources.

Maintains a working knowledgeof applicablefederal, state&local laws/regulations, Trinity Health Integrity&Compliance Program&Code ofConduct, as well as other policies,procedures& guidelinesin order toensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior& safe work practices.

Functional Role (not inclusive of titles or advancement career progression)

RNII–independent:Practice is guided by nursing process&policy/procedure/standards& participation in professional / shared governance;Independently & safely cares for patients common to assigned area ortechnical/operational services. Acts as a resource for others & may serve in intermittent expanded roles. Organizes/ manages / monitorspre & postoperativecare processes; Ensures documentation is obtained /verified /maintained.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from anaccredited school of nursing. ValidRNlicensure authorized in the applicable state(s)of practice/employment.Valid driver’slicense whererequired by assignment.

AdditionalQualifications(nice to have)

BaccalaureateofScienceinNursing (BSN)degree from an accredited school of nursing. Specialty credentialing & educational degree according to clinical nursing practice specialty area.

Physical&Mental Requirements & WorkingConditions (General Summary)

Direct Healthcare Services / Indirect Healthcare / Support Services:

• Exposure to conditions which may be considered unpleasant to sight, touch, sound& /or smell. Occasional

• Exposure to fumes, odors,dusts, mists & gases, biohazards / hazards (mechanical, electrical, burns, chemicals, radiation, sharp objects, etc.).  Occasional

• Exposure to or subject to noise, infectious waste, diseases & conditions.  Occasional

• Exposure to interruptions, shiftingpriorities& stressfulsituations.  Frequent

• Ability to follow tasksthrough tocompletion, understand & relate to complex ideas / concepts, remember multiple tasks & regimens overlong periodsof time & work on concurrent tasks / projects.  Frequent

• Ability to read small print, hear sounds & voice / speech patterns, give / receive instructions & other verbal communications (in-person& /or over the phone / computer / device / equipment assigned) with some background noise.  Frequent

• Perform manual dexterity activities& / or grasping / handling.  Occasional

• Ability to climb, kneel,crouch & /oroperatefoot controls.  Occasional

• Use a computer / other technology.  Frequent

• Sitwith the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity.  Frequent

• Maintain a safe working environment & use available personal protective equipment (PPE).  Continuous

• Comply withTrinity Health’s Code of Conduct, policies, procedures & guidelines.  Continuous

• Ability toprovide assistancein the event of an emergency.Occasional

Direct Healthcare Services:

• Perform activities that require standing / walking with the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity.  Continuous

• Lift a maximum of 30 pounds unassisted.  Frequent

• Use upper & lower extremities, engage in bending / stooping /reaching& pushing / pulling.  Frequent

• Work indoors (subject to travel requirements) under temperature-controlled & well-lit conditions.Continuous

• Encounter worksites (e.g., patient homes) or travel to worksites that may have variable internal & external environmental conditions.Continuous

• Perform work that involves physical efforts (e.g., transporting, moving, positioning & / or ambulating patients).  Continuous

Indirect Healthcare / Support Services:

• Perform activities that require standing / walking with the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity.  Frequent

• Lift a maximum of 30 pounds unassisted.  Occasional

• Experience oflong periodsof walking / standing / stooping / bending / pulling & / or pushing.  Occasional

• Encounter a clinical / patient facing / hands on interactive work environment.  Occasional

• Work indoors (subject to travel requirements) under temperature-controlled & well-lit conditions.  Continuous

• Work outdoors with variable external environmental conditions.  Occasional

Average Workday Activity:Occasional- O(1% - 33%), Frequent- F(34% - 66%), Continuous- C(67% - 100%)