PATIENT
CARE DELIVERY MODEL
The patient care delivery model is a patient-focused
model providing care that is high quality, comprehensive, accessible,
supportive and personalized. In our pediatric setting we provide a
family centered care delivery model focusing not only on the needs
of the pediatric patient yet the family needs and expectations as
well.
TEAM MEMBERS
The RN staff is supported by surgical technologists,
patient care assistants and nursing students. The support staff
consists of operation associates and unit service associates. To
inquire about positions available on this unit, please contact Karen
Jarosz at kjarosz@partners.org.
SCHEDULING PRACTICES
Staff schedules are driven by patient need.
The scheduling process is staff driven and flexible to accommodate
personal and educational needs. Once the schedule is posted, the
staff manages changes. The SDSU is open from 5:30am until 8pm daily
Monday through Friday for full operational activities. On Saturday's
the SDSU is open 7am-3pm for preoperative preparation of patients
having surgery in the Main OR.
STAFF ORIENTATION
All staff attends a one- week nursing orientation
program. Unit orientation is preceptor based, individualized and
determined by the Nursing Director, clinical nurse specialist and the
new employee. The length of orientation is also individually determined
based upon past clinical experience in perioperative nursing. All
SDSU Nurses participate in crosstraining to all areas of the SDSU.
Nurses are provided education through the Northeastern
University Perioperative Nurse Credential Course to develop
competencies to the Operating Rooms. Required competencies in the
SDSU: IV Admixtures (RN's only), Conscious Sedation (RN's only),
Glucometry testing, LASER Safety (OR personnel), IV insertion (RN's
only), Phlebotomy (RN's, PCA's)
EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Staff education and development is supported
by The Norman Knight Nursing Center for Clinical & Professional Development. Full and partial day programs
are offered. Staff may also access outside educational opportunities.
The teaching environment provides staff with a daily opportunity
to discuss patient care related educational issues with members
of the graduate medical education program and with other members
of the care-delivery team.
Clinical Nurse Specialists provide professional
development and educational support to staff on the nursing units.
Clinical Nurse Specialists in conjunction with the Nursing Director
and Staff promote highest quality nursing care and optimal clinical
practices based upon professional organization standards. Staff
has time allocated and the necessary support to offer educational
programs to other staff members. Nursing Grand Rounds programs are
offered on a regular basis.
Staff RNs have the opportunity to participate
as a nurse preceptor or a team leader. RNs may advance in their
clinical practice and demonstrate proficiency through the Clinical
Recognition Program.
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