Position Status

Full time

Shift

12 Hour Day Shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

36

Job Information - Surgical Nurse Liaison

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview

The Surgical Nurse Liaison manages communication to the Surgery patient's family/SO during the time of their care in Pre Op, the Surgical suite, and PACU. The RN relays messages between the staff and the family throughout all phases of the perioperative period. Information, general in nature, is given to designated family/SO members regarding the status of the patient. The information given is gathered by making rounds into the respective areas of care delivery. In the event of an adverse patient outcome, the RN can utilize additional ancillary departments such as Social Services and the Chaplaincy. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN). Preferred
  
  

Experience Qualifications

• 1 year Experience in the operating room. Preferred
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse - KSBN A multistate license with the ability to practice in the state of Kansas is also accepted. Required
• Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire.
  
  

What you will do

• Initially visits with the patients in Pre Op and introduces self. Inquires “who” is allowed to receive information and instructs the family and visitors to check in at the Volunteer desk in the waiting room. Reviews the tracking board and the pager system and informs them what to expect post-op for PACU time and the room number thereafter. Hands family/visitor information card with loved ones’ case ID number for use on tracking board in the Surgery Waiting Room.
• Conducts rounds within the surgical suites and notes start times. Gathers information from Anesthesia, Circulating RN, and Surgeon. Estimates amount of time the patient will be in the OR and their arrival to PACU. This information is relayed back to the family in the waiting room.
• Once the patient arrives in PACU, the “in time” is noted and where the patient will be transferred to post operatively. Specific information is not given by the Nurse Liaison- the Surgeon will discuss this with them in the designated conference room. If the patient is in PACU for over 1 hour, the Liaison will receive an update on the patient’s progress from the RN.
• Conducts rounds on the hour in the surgical waiting room and visits with each person or group. Confirms the patient’s last name and the Surgeon.
• Communicates hourly with the Volunteer posted at the desk. Informs them of schedule updates, if there is no one waiting, assists with the tracking board information, or if family have left or returned.
• Prints the daily Surgery schedule and logs into Vocera Nurse Liaison role.
• Notes “add-on” procedures and cancellations from the master schedule, and the room the patient is located in POS, PACU, or Critical Care
• Confirms when no family is present and communicates to staff. The patient is asked if it is allowable to give information if someone would inquire.
• Once the patient arrives in PACU, the “in time” is noted and where the patient will be transferred to post operatively. Specific information is not given by the Nurse Liaison- the Surgeon will discuss this with them in the designated conference room. If the patient is in PACU for over 1 hour, the Liaison will receive an update on the patient’s progress from the RN.
• The Nurse Liaison staffs the Volunteer desk after 4:30 pm and continues with hourly rounds.
• Phone calls concerning patient inquiry from the outside will be routed to the Nurse Liaison. Family can communicate via the Nurse Liaison phone. If no one is present, refers to the schedule for approved persons allowed to receive information.
• On procedures that are lengthy, in example Heart surgery, the Circulating RN will call the family from the OR with a report. The Circulator is given the phone number where the family is located.
• Informs the patient and family of delays in start time in collaboration with the Pre Op and Circulating RNs.
• Acts as an informant between Pre Op, Surgery, and PACU staff with scheduling information.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act and follows the statutes and regulations therein.
  
  

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Patient Facing
  
  

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.
  
  

Remote Work Capability

• On-Site; No Remote
  
  

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility
• No Budget Responsibility
  
  

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Carrying: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Crawling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Feeling: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Handling: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Hearing: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Kneeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 10 lbs
• Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 10 lbs
• Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 10 lbs
• Reaching (Forward): Continuously greater than 5 hours up to 10 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 10 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Standing: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Stooping: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Talking: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Walking: Continuously greater than 5 hours
  
  

Working Conditions

• Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Dusts: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Electrical: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Infectious Diseases: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Mechanical: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Needle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Noise/Sounds: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Hazards (other): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Vibration: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Wet and/or Humid: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  
  

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.