RN- SURGERY (FT/Days) ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL
About The Position
The Registered Nurse, Operating Room delivers direct patient care during the intra-operative period through the nursing process and helps provide a safe, efficient, and caring environment for surgical patients. The role requires broad surgical knowledge, understanding of surgical anatomy and physiologic changes, awareness of intra-operative risks and injury prevention, and consideration of the psychosocial effects of surgery on patients and their significant others. The nurse anticipates the needs of the patient and surgical team, initiates appropriate nursing interventions, and evaluates the safety, cost, and outcomes of patient services. The nurse circulates proficiently and independently and teaches and precepts new employees, students, or visitors. This is a safety-sensitive position.
Requirements
- Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Oklahoma.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
- Possess or be willing to obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within six months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Previous surgery circulating experience is highly preferred.
- Computer skills and knowledge of CPSI.
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care during the intra-operative period using the nursing process.
- Provide a safe, efficient, and caring environment for surgical patients.
- Anticipate the needs of patients and the surgical team and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
- Evaluate the safety, cost, and outcomes of patient services.
- Circulate proficiently and independently.
- Teach and act as a preceptor to new employees, students, or visitors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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