Outpatient Surgery RN

Coshocton Regional Medical Center • Coshocton, OH

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care within the scope of practice in the Out Patient Services setting. The nurse communicates with physicians, the Director of Surgical Services, the House Supervisor, and co-workers, as appropriate, about changes in a patient’s clinical condition, including diagnostic study results and symptoms. The nurse responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

The nurse coordinates patient care with the surgeon and/or anesthesiologist, directs and guides other personnel, and maintains standards of care within the Out Patient Department. The role works with other departments and co-workers to provide quality care across the continuum, support efficient patient flow, and maintain unit organization. The nurse adheres to regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures; participates in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services; and acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• PALS within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Complete Moderate Sedation competency within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice in the Out Patient Services setting.
• Communicate changes in patients’ clinical conditions, diagnostic study results, and symptoms to physicians, the Director of Surgical Services, the House Supervisor, and co-workers as appropriate.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment.
• Coordinate patient care with the surgeon and/or anesthesiologist.
• Direct and guide other personnel while maintaining standards of care in the Out Patient Department.
• Collaborate with other departments and co-workers to provide quality care across the continuum, promote efficient patient flow, and maintain unit organization.
• Adhere to applicable regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services.
• Act as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed