RN / Operating Room Surgical Nursing Job in Salem VA, Virginia / Hospital
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Standard Qualifications: LewisGale Medical Center (LGMC) delivers quality care to our patients located in the beautiful mountainous region of Southwest Virginia. LGMC is a 521-bed acute care facility and is the largest hospital in the LewisGale Regional Health System (LGRHS). Through our extensive network stretching from the Alleghany Highlands and Rockbridge County to the Roanoke and New River Valleys, we have the privilege of serving more than 250,000 patients each year. LewisGale is also ranked among the top hospitals in Virginia and the nation for benchmarked quality cancer care, patient safety and satisfaction and health outcomes. Lastly, t he Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have ranked us among the top hospitals nationwide on quality measures for our services and treatments to address heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care. Additional information about our Operating Room: 11 Main OR Suites and 1 Neurology On average, perform 29 - 40 cases daily and roughly 600/month Procedures Performed: da Vinci Robot (SI and XI), orthopedic, spine, neuro, and general surgery Teamwork is heavily focused to promote better patient experience A supportive culture motivated on fostering educational opportunities and specialty certification Leaders on this unit have a passion for supporting nurses in reaching their professional goals, excellent practice, and collegial relationships Department Website: xxxxxxxxxxx* out the LewisGale Medical Center hospital culture! xxxxxxxxxxx* Shares responsibility for the overall daily function and staffing of the OR. Performs all procedures clinically as needed and on a routine basis. Participates in appraisal process with Departmental Leadership. Assures thorough and complete orientation of all new employees is completed during the orientation process, working with the OR educator. Utilizes quality improvement as basis to improve departmental process. Actively participates in departmental and facility PI programs and initiatives. Maintains statistical reports (PLUS and Kronos). Pursues professional development to prepare for additional responsibilities and improve current job performance by participating in educational meetings, independent study and maintaining appropriate certifications. Maintains unit readiness for regulatory surveys. Ensures the department meets standards as set by the AORN, JCAHO, and other healthcare regulatory agencies. Utilizes appropriate communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with patients, physicians, staff and management.
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