Marketing StatementKings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.Job DescriptionSUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL DUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs perioperative assessment when the patient arrives in the Operating Room Suite. The assessment includes but not limited to age specific data and perioperative checklist.
- Confirms Informed consent for surgery and anesthesia in the preferred language of the patient.
- Performs Time Out X 5 if applicable together with the patient if, appropriate, surgeon and anesthesiologist to ensure that the correct procedure and/or side/site is identified for surgery.
- Verifies patient identification by checking ID band and have him/her verbalize his/her name (if possible).
- Sets up for surgical procedure utilizing aseptic technique.
- Ensures patient is position properly on OR table for the indicated procedure and secures safety strap.
- Checks condition of skin prior to application and after removal of the Electrocautery pad.
- Completes surgical count according to Operating Room Suite Policy and informs the surgeon of the results.
- Monitors the patient's safety throughout the perioperative experience considering age specific factors.
- Monitors patient's vital signs, reaction to local anesthesia and tolerance to the procedure. Documents and informs the surgeon of any adverse reaction.
- Collects, affix labels and prepares specimen for Pathology according to lab requirements
- Decontaminates and prepares the surgical instruments for sterilization/disinfection utilizing established Infection Control policies and AORN recommendations.
- Demonstrates safe use of Operating Room patient care equipment utilizing all safety precautions according to the manufacturer's recommendation and NYC H + H/ Kings County Service Policy.
- Demonstrates correct scrub and circulating techniques.
- Adheres to Regulatory Agencies and NYC H + H/ Kings County Standards and Policies.
- Completes electronically pre-op, intra-op and post-operative records in a timely fashion.
- Confirms clinician's practice privileges and credential i.e. Attending Surgeon.
- Participates in perioperative teaching, answers the patient's/parent's questions accurately and honestly considering age, cultural and religious factors.
- Reassesses, documents and communicates patient's status prior to discharge from OR noting:
- Condition on discharge (intubated or extubated) and level of consciousness.
- Procedure performed
- Type and location of drains (color and amount of drainage)
- Disposition of surgical wound classification
- Specimen collected
- Results of sponge, needle and instruments count.
- Patient's health status during and after the procedure.
- Maintains the security and confidentiality of data and information in accordance with Patient's Rights Policies.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary health care team concerning patient's plan of care
Minimum Qualifications
- A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and
- Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Special NoteFor assignments in Post-Acute Care ONLY, individuals meeting the following criteria may also be considered for appointment: Graduation from a nursing education program registered by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) as licensure qualifying for Registered Professional Nurse (RN) and has applied for licensure as an RN. These unlicensed individuals may be employed to practice under the immediate and personal supervision of a NYS licensed, currently registered, RN for up to 90 days immediately following graduation pending receipt of a limited permit, which selected candidates must apply for and receive within the same 90-day period. Once a limited permit is received, individuals can practice nursing, under the immediate and personal supervision of a NYS licensed, currently registered, RN at a NYC Health + Hospitals health care setting for up to one (1) year from the date of issuance of the limited permit. In addition, must hold or obtain through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).Department PreferencesHow To ApplyIf you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now buttonNYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- Multiple employee discounts programs