Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room
About The Position
Provides direct patient care to pediatric through geriatric patients, and addresses the psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. Communicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist continuously and as needed about patient conditions. Assists with the maintenance of surgical equipment and inventory. Participates in performance improvement activities. Assesses operating 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.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing
- Graduate of nursing program and eligible for board exam
- ACLS
- BLS
- Registered Nurse
Nice To Haves
- Required certifications are to be completed by 3 months of employment.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care to pediatric through geriatric patients.
- Addresses the psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment.
- Communicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist continuously and as needed about patient conditions.
- Assists with the maintenance of surgical equipment and inventory.
- Participates in performance improvement activities.
- Assesses operating 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 the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients of all age groups.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development through the life span.
- Possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status.
- Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s needs in relation to age and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
