About the position
The Department of Surgical Care encompasses three phases of the patient's surgical experience. The Surgical Care Nurse must be proficient in Pre-operative, Intra-Operative, and Post-operative policies, workflow, processes, medication administration, and documentation. The Surgical Care Nurse demonstrates proficiency in managing patient care by leading as a patient advocate and coordinates patient care through the entire surgical experience. Perioperative Nursing Care is centered on preparing the patient for their surgical procedure, preparation begins at the time the patient is scheduled for the procedure. The perioperative nurse plays a key role in gathering information, collaboration with surgeons and their staff, and patient teaching. In addition to this the perioperative RN is knowledgeable and able to perform proficiently in the below phases of surgical care: Pre-Op Nursing Care, Intra-Operative Nursing Care, and Post Anesthesia Nursing Care.
Responsibilities
- Proficient in Pre-operative, Intra-Operative, and Post-operative policies and procedures.
- Manage patient care as a patient advocate throughout the surgical experience.
- Gather information and collaborate with surgeons and their staff.
- Provide preoperative patient teaching and instructions.
- Obtain surgical consent and address patient questions or concerns.
- Ensure all required documentation is completed for the medical record.
- Perform physical assessments and IV placements.
- Act as the OR Circulator, ensuring patient consent and medical record completion.
- Work with the surgical team to set up the OR suite according to procedure needs.
- Display excellent communication and leadership skills during surgeries.
- Monitor patients transitioning from Phase I to Phase II post-anesthesia care.
Requirements
- Minimum Required Experience: New Registered Nurse Graduate.
- Preferred Experience: 2+ years in Pre-Operative, Post-Operative, and/or OR Circulating nursing.
- Minimum Required Education: Associates of Nursing.
- Preferred Education: Bachelor of Health Science in Nursing.
- Minimum Required Licenses: Registered Nurse license.
- Minimum Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS.
Nice-to-haves
- Preferred Certifications: CNOR.
