Ambulatory Surgery RN - Full Time- Physicians Outpatient Surgery Center (POSC)

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift Description:

Purpose  

The   Nurse - Surgery   plans & provides professional nursing services   &   standards of practice   in accordance with   level of experience & education,   state   board of nursing & established policies & procedures.   I ntegrates the art, science, leadership & knowledge of   nursing   clinical practice t hrough relationship-centered, compassionate,   ethical   &   respectful   direct / indirect   health care   services .   

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

Essential Functions    

Our Trinity Health Culture :   Knows, understands, incorporates &   demonstrates   our   Trinity Health Mission, V alues ,   V ision , Actions & Promise   in behaviors, practices   &   decisions.  

Professional Nursing Practice:   Acts independently   &   appropriately within license ,   scope of knowledge   &   experience   in   practice area ;   Continues to evolve with best evidence discoveries;   Provides leadership & retains accountability   for 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)   s tandard elements of professional practice : Assess, Diagnose, Outcomes Identification /   Solutions, Plan, Implement, Evaluate .  

Professional Development :   Participate s   in own professional development by   maintaining   required competencies , licenses & certifications ,   identifying   learning   needs   &   seeking   appropriate assistance   or educational offerings ;   Supports   the   learning &   development of other s ( e.g.,   staff ,   formal learners ,   patients ,   families , community ) .  

Compassion,   Communication &   Stewardship:   Incorporates c aring   process (Caritas) ,   advocacy   & appropriate resource   utilization   as   an essential   component   of nursing practice through   concrete acts, interpersonal   relationships   &   effective   & respectful   written,   verbal   &   nonverbal communication s .  

E nvironment of   C are :   Practices in an environmentally safe , professional   manner; monitors   &   initiates corrections   or evidence-based practices ,   including those for equipment   &   material resources;   P romotes   optimum   physical   &   psychological behaviors ; Influences effective ,   judicious &   financially responsible use of resources.  

Maintains a working knowledge   of applicable   f ederal, state   &   local laws/regulations, Trinity Health Integrity   &   Compliance Program   &   Code of   C onduct, as well as other policies ,   procedures   & guidelines   in order to   ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior   & safe work practices.  

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

RN   II   –   independent :   Pr actice is guided by nursing process   &   policy   /   procedure   /   standards   & participation in professional / shared governance;   I ndependently & safely cares for patients common to assigned area or   technical   /   operational services . Acts as a resource for others & may serve in intermittent expanded roles.   

Minimum Qualifications  

Graduation from a n   accredited school of nursing. Valid   RN   licensure authorized in the applicable state (s)   of practice   /   employment.   Valid driver ’s   license where   required by assignment .  

Additional   Qualifications   (nice to have)  

Baccalaureate   of   Science   in   Nursing (BSN)   d egree from an accredited school of nursing.    Specialty credentialing & educational degree according to clinical nursing practice specialty area.  

Physical   &   Mental Requirements & Working   Conditions (General Summary)  

Direct Healthcare Services / Indirect Healthcare / Support Services:    

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

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

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

• Exposure to interruptions, shifting   priorities   & stressful   situations .         Frequent  

• Ability to follow tasks   through to   completion, understand & relate to complex ideas / concepts, remember multiple tasks & regimens over   long periods   of 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 & /   or   operate   foot controls .        Occasional  

• Use a computer / other technology .        Frequent  

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

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

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

• Ability to   provide assistance   in 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 of   long periods   of 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%)  

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.