REGISTERED NURSE, Operating Room - Per Diem

UHS•Sparks, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity is per diem and offers a convenient schedule. We are looking for a dynamic Operating Room Registered Nurse! That will provide direct patient care to infant through geriatric patient populations in the OR arena. You will address the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical and Pain Center environment. This position communicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist continuously and as needed about patient condition. Assists with the maintenance of surgical equipment and pain management inventory. Participates in performance improvement activities. Assesses operating room / procedure room for equipment functioning and readiness, obtains supplies for individual cases and ensures all appropriate needs of surgical operating team are met. Monitors, positions and assists patient during procedure. Demonstrates supportive behaviors necessary for performing bedside report using IMAP & SBAR (both accomplished in partnership with patient inside room). Approaches patient in a kind, gentle and friendly manner. Responds to patient’s inappropriate behavior in a therapeutic manner. Takes appropriate actions and documents in response to manifested anxiety or distress. Requests Social Service/Pastoral Care, as appropriate.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Nevada.
At least one year Operating Room experience
Current BLS certification
Current ACLS certification

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care to infant through geriatric patient populations in the OR arena.
Address the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical and Pain Center environment.
Communicate with surgeon and anesthesiologist continuously and as needed about patient condition.
Assist with the maintenance of surgical equipment and pain management inventory.
Participate in performance improvement activities.
Assess operating room / procedure room for equipment functioning and readiness, obtains supplies for individual cases and ensures all appropriate needs of surgical operating team are met.
Monitor, position and assist patient during procedure.
Demonstrate supportive behaviors necessary for performing bedside report using IMAP & SBAR (both accomplished in partnership with patient inside room).
Approach patient in a kind, gentle and friendly manner.
Respond to patient’s inappropriate behavior in a therapeutic manner.
Take appropriate actions and document in response to manifested anxiety or distress.
Request Social Service/Pastoral Care, as appropriate.