Job Details

The Unit Specialist is an RN who assumes an expanded role within the unit. Based on knowledge and experience, the individual in conjunction with the nursing leadership in the OR helps establish standards for the assigned specialties, acts as a liaison for the surgeons, facilitates case flow, assists in the orientation and training of OR personnel, and helps maintain adequate par levels of equipment, supplies, and implants within the surgical specialties.
The Unit Specialist assumes responsibility for remaining knowledgeable of procedures, surgical and nursing techniques for area of specialization and seeks ways to incorporate that knowledge into daily practice.

Job Description

Job Duties

• Teaches Perioperative nursing by functioning in both the scrub and circulating roles.
• Completes orientation skills and experience checklists on new personnel.
• Completes documentation regarding nursing personnel competency regarding specialty skills and equipment.
• Works with the OR nursing leadership team to establish nursing standards for patient care within the assigned specialty.
• Conducts formal and informal in-service presentations as needed to assist OR staff with skills maintenance.
• Participates in unit and hospital continuing education programs.
• Serves as a technical resource person to other team members and OR personnel.
• Demonstrates good communication skills with surgeons, nursing staff, and OR nursing leadership.
• Works cooperatively toward positive problem solving.
• In conjunction with OR nursing leadership, establishes an orientation and education plan for the specialty.
• Develops annual objectives for the specialty.
• Serves as liaison between vendors and surgeon needs.
• Develops, in conjunction with Nurse Manager, Unit Performance Improvement Programs
• Assists with policy creation and implementation

Minimum Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
• 2 years diversified Perioperative nursing experience with both scrubbing and circulating proficiency with focus in surgery specialty
• Enhanced surgical knowledge
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_NJ - State of New Jersey or
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania
• CNOR - Certified Nurse Operating Room - Competency & Credentialing Institute

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Additional Qualifications

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

VALUES AND HABITS

Put People First​

• Put People First: Create a safe environment where all colleagues feel supported and motivated to be their best at work.
• Build relationships: Build belonging, empathy, and collaboration.
• Engage with grace: Assume positive intent and share your perspective thoughtfully.
• Create moments: Affirm and acknowledge the contributions and efforts of others. ​

Do What's Right​

• Do What’s Right: Focus on how we work most effectively to get the best results.
• Prioritize What Matters: Clarify what’s most critical and why.​
• Align on Expectations: Translate priorities into agreed upon accountabilities and outcomes.
• Act with integrity: Behave ethically and honestly in all interactions and business practices.

Pursue Excellence​

• Pursue Excellence: Focus on learning and growth. ​
• Look and Listen: Explore new ways of working and stay curious by learning from others.
• Innovate with Intent: Try new ideas that support organizational priorities.
• Value Lessons Learned: Acknowledge progress and insights that come from striving to improve.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Jefferson Health Northeast

Primary Location Address

10800 Knights Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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