Staff RN - 8 Hr - PRMC Surgery

At Pampa Regional Medical Center, the Staff RN is responsible for direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting. This role entails assessing patients' needs, planning care, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes. Additionally, you will coordinate care with surgeons and anesthesiologists, guide OR Technicians, and ensure compliance with health regulations and hospital policies.

To qualify for the Staff RN position at Pampa Regional Medical Center, candidates must hold a current and valid state RN license, along with certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS within specified timeframes after hiring. A minimum of one year of perioperative experience is required, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred, as well as certification as a Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) for those looking to excel in this role.

The work environment for a Staff RN at Pampa Regional Medical Center is dynamic and collaborative. You will work closely with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals in a state-of-the-art surgical department, providing quality care while maintaining patient safety and comfort in a supportive and nurturing atmosphere. The team values open communication and encourages participation in continuous improvement and training activities.

Pampa Regional Medical Center is dedicated to the professional growth of its Staff RNs by offering opportunities for continuing education, participation in unit meetings, in-services, and performance improvement activities. This ongoing support ensures that all team members are updated on best practices in nursing and can enhance their skills for better patient care.

As a Staff RN in the Surgery department at Pampa Regional Medical Center, you can expect to work 8-hour shifts. This schedule allows for a balance between professional responsibilities and personal life while providing ample opportunities for patient care and collaboration with other healthcare professionals.

When answering this question, detail your specific experiences in the perioperative setting, such as types of surgeries you have assisted with, your role in the surgical team, and how you handled patient care before, during, and after procedures.

Discuss your strategies for maintaining composure in high-pressure situations, emphasizing techniques like prioritization of tasks, effective communication with the surgical team, and reliance on your training and experience.

Outline your commitment to patient safety by describing the protocols you follow, your attention to detail, and how you collaborate with colleagues to ensure all safety measures are adhered to throughout the surgical process.

It's important to communicate that you approach conflicts with professionalism. Stress your skills in diplomacy, active listening, and finding common ground, while also emphasizing a focus on patient care as the overarching priority.

Emphasize the importance of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation when discussing the nursing process, providing examples of how you have effectively used this framework in your previous roles.

Share your reasons for wanting to join Pampa Regional Medical Center, such as its reputation for quality care, community involvement, and dedicated team, along with how your values align with theirs.

Provide a specific example of a change in protocol or procedure in the operating room, how you adjusted to it, and what you learned from that experience to apply in future situations.

Articulate your method for task prioritization based on patient needs, the surgical schedule, and the input from other team members. Highlight your ability to remain organized and focused under pressure.

Communicate your eagerness to engage in performance improvement initiatives by sharing ideas on how you could contribute to enhancing patient outcomes, workflow efficiencies, and overall quality of care.

Highlight a specific instance where you went above and beyond for a patient, detailing actions you took, the impact on the patient’s experience, and what it meant for you personally as a caregiving professional.