OCOM - Pre-Op Registered Nurse PRN

USPI•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

Our staff is committed to creating an environment in which patients not only receive the best quality care but also the highest level of service. The staff works to continuously improve the processes that are important in meeting the needs of patients, their families, our physicians, and their staff. If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Pre-Op Registered Nurse RN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today! Overall Responsibility: To establish guidelines to identify the professional qualifications and skill required for employment in the pre-operative area. It is the Pre-Op Nurse’s responsibility to formulate and execute the nursing care for patients of all ages in the Pre-Op area to ensure the patients receive the highest quality of care, that their safety is ensured according to policy and procedure, and to instigate and execute all other tasks as requested by the Chief Nursing Officer. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Responsibilities

Prepares pre-operative for patient admission according to Hospital policies and procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of drug usage, their actions and side effects, interaction with anesthesia agents and expected patient outcomes.
Recognizes emergency situation, responds quickly and efficiently following policy and procedure, ACLS, PALS, physician orders or emergency plan to prevent adverse patient outcomes.
Maintains knowledge and adheres to policies/procedure, care standards for Pre-operative care.
Ensures patient meets admit requirements before patient goes for surgery:
Documents that assessments, interventions and patient outcomes are performed according to policy and procedure and Hospital standards.
Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and competence of designated skills identified for position.
Performs appropriate nursing duties during procedures that pertain to pain management using current nursing standards as well as Hospital standards.
Completes all documentation in Cerner to ensure the availability of accurate and up to date information in accordance with established standards.
Adheres to established Hospital safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment