Perioperative Optimization - RN

Johns Hopkins Medicine•Columbia, MD

35d•$37 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

Make it Happen at Hopkins…. At Howard County General Hospital, we have 11 ORs which are a great fit for the experienced OR RN looking to work for the world-renowned Johns Hopkins family. In our OR's we provide ortho/spine, robotics, and general surgeries. Role and Responsibilities: The OR RN reviews pre-surgical testing results (like cardiac and neuro clearances) to determine if a patient is cleared for surgery. Must have strong assessment skills—able to read and interpret labs, identify any issues or concerns, and communicate with anesthesia for additional consults as needed. Anesthesia team usually doesn’t consult patients before surgery unless a concern is raised by the CPO nurse. The role involves frequent communication with doctor’s offices (primary care, urgent care, etc.) to collect and clarify medical clearance information. The nurse decides if a patient is ready for surgery or needs further evaluation/workup. Qualities Needed: Good communicator and team player. Detail-oriented and able to handle tedious, back-and-forth documentation and chart review. Confident in assessing medical records and patient histories.

Requirements

Associate Degree from an accredited Nursing Program
CPR/BLS certification required: AHA, Red Cross, or Military Training Network accepted
Nurses hired with an Associate’s degree in nursing must enroll in an accredited BSN/MSN program within 1 year of hire and complete the degree within 5 years of your start date
Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position

Responsibilities

Reviews pre-surgical testing results (like cardiac and neuro clearances) to determine if a patient is cleared for surgery
Read and interpret labs, identify any issues or concerns, and communicate with anesthesia for additional consults as needed
Frequent communication with doctor’s offices (primary care, urgent care, etc.) to collect and clarify medical clearance information
Decides if a patient is ready for surgery or needs further evaluation/workup