Brown University · 4 weeks ago
Perioperative Services Intern
Rhode Island Hospital
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$34.52/hr - $58.24/hrBrown University is associated with Rhode Island Hospital, offering a 6-month Outpatient Perioperative Novice Nurse Program aimed at training Registered Nurses in the perioperative setting. The role includes didactic training and hands-on experience in various surgical specialties, focusing on patient care and nursing duties in the operating room.
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Responsibilities
The initial five to six weeks comprises the didactic portion of the program; consisting of classroom lectures, selected evidence-based literature reviews, simulation practice, and observational experiences in the operating room. During this phase of training, the intern will be paired with preceptors who will model program objectives, exploring the PNDS Domains of Safety, Physiologic Response to Surgery, Behavioral Response to Surgery, and the Health Care System. Students will be asked for return demonstration of skills
The remaining 20 weeks of training are spent in service-line rotations designed to familiarize the nurse intern with various surgical specialties, equipment, supplies, and processes as they further develop their critical thinking skills. Interns will progressively become more independent during the program
The intern utilizes the nursing process throughout the pre-intra-, and post-operative phases of care. They will: a.Performs preop nursing assessments as demonstrated by a review of patient information. Ensures pertinent information is readily available (e.g. lab reports, consents, history and physical, plan of care); ensures pre-operative medications, preps, and orders have been carried out; verifies patient’s identity prior to surgical procedure; institutes patient and family teaching; and completes a verbal hand-off from the preoperative nurse
Demonstrates progressive critical thinking skills as demonstrated by the development of intraoperative nursing diagnosis, outcome identification, and plan ofcare. Implements patient specific plan and evaluates the appropriateness of planned or prescribed treatment. Modifies treatment or contacts physician as circumstances require
Interns learn to perform nursing duties according to the policies, procedures, and evidence-based best practice of area assigned. Assists during surgical procedures by ensuring patient safety, preparing and/or directing others in preparation of instruments, equipment and supplies; scrubbing or circulating on cases under the tutelage of expert RN and Surgical Technologist preceptors; anticipating needs of surgeon; maintaining sterile techniques and preventing infection; applying dressings; administering medication; developing the ability to react to life-threatening situations, and providing for total nursing care of patients in the Operating Room
Interns learn to maintain the electronic medical record, reporting pertinent information regarding patient’s condition, medication given, and treatments administered during the intraoperative phase of care
Maintains and enhances professional expertise through engaged participation in educational activities and dedication to lifelong learning
Qualification
Required
Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing
Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, physicians and other hospital personnel
Visual and aural acuity to monitor patient progress
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process
Graduation from accredited school of nursing
Must have current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island
All individuals must successfully complete the didactic portion of class by passing the Final Exam with a score of 80%
Successful completion of all service line rotations as evidenced by positive feedback and reviews from preceptors and direct observation of student's work validating incorporation of knowledge into practice
Successful completion of all PeriOperative Nursing Competencies and demonstrated ability to practice independently upon graduation from the program
Prior to graduation from the PeriOperative Novice Nurse Program, the intern will bid into, or be assigned to, an open fulltime position, based upon departmental needs
Company
Brown University
Brown University is an Ivy League research university that provides undergraduate and graduate programs. It is a sub-organization of Brown University Health.
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