Job Description

Reports to: Unit Coordinator, Ambulatory Surgery Unit

Director, Surgical Services

Summary: Responsible for the direct, total nursing care of acute pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric surgical patients; including the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care within the policies and procedures of the Ambulatory Surgical Unit and MDI Hospital. Delegates and supervises the patient care activities of unlicensed Surgical Services Staff and Ancillary personnel.

Based on the foundation of our Integrated Care Philosophy, the behavior of all employees in the MDIH Organization should be consistent with the following values:

Compassion—Demonstrates an awareness of others' concerns and a desire and responsiveness to address them. Utilizes tools such as team huddles, debriefs, and situational awareness to model exceptional attentiveness to patients and colleagues throughout the organization.

Teamwork—Treats others and oneself as a valued and respected partner by cooperating within the group to achieve a common goal. Keeps commitments to co-workers, such as maintaining scheduled hours, responding timely to requests, and working to the full scope of practice.

Improvement – Embraces the foundation of our Integrated Care Philosophy by supporting efforts to achieve organizational goals to produce better outcomes and deliver a superior patient experience. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and practice of environmental and clinical standards. Accepts accountability for following all safety policies, supporting all safety initiatives, identifying and reporting opportunities for improving safety, and using team-based improvement initiatives.

Respect – Shows consideration for all internal and external customers, including fellow employees, patients and their families, and others throughout our community and organization. Communicate consistently in an appropriate professional manner and maintain absolute confidentiality of patient and employee information using Team STEPPS.

Community—Supports betterment activities within the MDIH Organization and the broader community that support the MDIH Organization’s values and the tenets of our Integrated Care Philosophy.

Integrity – Choosing courage over comfort, what is right over what is fast or easy; and it’s practicing our values, not just professing them.

Requirements

Education, Training or Certifications Required:

1. Graduate from an NLN accredited school of nursing.
2. Holds current Maine RN license.
3. Current BLS/ACLS/PALS certification required.
4. Specialty certification encouraged.

Experience Required:

1. Previous Ambulatory Surgery nursing care experience required.
2. Minimum 1-2 years acute care nursing experience required.
3. Recent PACU experience required.

Special Requirements:

1. Proficient IV/Portacath access skills.
2. Strong interpersonal skills.
3. Emotional maturity and good people skills required.
4. Familiarity with computer applications.

Cognitive Requirements:

1. Ability to integrate clinical information into a useful format and communicate such to MDs, Anesthesia and Nursing personnel.
2. Ability to work calmly and effectively in emergency situations and cope effectively with stress.
3. Ability to prioritize workload.

Physical Demands:

1. Must have adequate hearing, vision and manual dexterity.
2. Must be able to engage in long periods of standing/walking/bending.
3. Must be able to engage in moderate to heavy lifting (25-50 lbs.).
4. Must be able to push heavy objects (stretchers/chairs).
5. General health must be such as to work regularly scheduled hours and to meet the demands of an active position.
6. Must pass employee physical prior to orientation to position.
7. Must be physically able to perform CPR.

Environment:

1. Potential for exposure to blood/body fluids.
2. Potential for exposure to infectious diseases.
3. Potential for exposure to periods of high stress.
4. Requires use of telephone and VDT.