Surgical Serv/ASU RN CBU- Part Time

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.