Registered Nurse (Specialty Areas)
About The Position
Plans, provides and/or supervises the nursing care of patients in an efficient and caring manner in the office and in perioperative areas. Coordinates care planning with other caregivers and with other areas, adheres to universal precautions, and is compliant with infection control policies. Works independently with minimal supervision. Genesis HealthCare System is an integrated healthcare delivery system based in Zanesville, Ohio. The system includes a not-for-profit hospital, Genesis Hospital, in Zanesville, an extensive network of more than 300 physicians and multiple outpatient care centers throughout the region. Genesis is the largest healthcare provider in its six-county region of southeastern Ohio, which includes Muskingum, Morgan, Perry, Coshocton, Noble and Guernsey counties. Genesis provides a higher level of service than what is typically found in a community of its size including open-heart surgery, trauma care, a Level II special care nursery, neurosurgery and comprehensive cancer services. This level of care has established Genesis as a primary referral center for much of the region. In addition to traditional hospital services, Genesis offers a broader range of services through its affiliated organizations, which serve as Genesis' partners to extend care far out into the community. Our steadfast commitment to delivering high quality, compassionate patient care is recognized throughout the country with numerous awards and accreditations. We are proud of our rich history of serving the community and vow to continue the tradition of healing and caring with compassion, trust, innovation and excellence.
Requirements
- BSN and current Ohio RN License.
- Current CPR certification, or obtained within 30 days of employment.
- One-year experience in acute care setting, particularly in perioperative nursing care.
- Ability to read, write and explain or describe moderately complex information to other hospital staff.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate well in an oral and written manner, as well as the ability to observe, assess, and guide others.
- Ability to read, calculate and prepare medication, as well as the ability to observe and analyze any resulting reactions and to apply clinical knowledge.
- Demonstrates competence in age-specific patient care.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care in accordance with physician orders in a warm and friendly manner in the office and perioperative areas.
- Assists with preparation of equipment and aids the physician/surgeon during treatment, examination, and surgical procedures of the patient.
- Arranges for patient testing, admission, and surgical procedures, and obtain and documents insurance precertification for planned procedures.
- Takes and records measurements or readings.
- Assesses condition and provides treatment for care of patient.
- Administers prescribed medications.
- Provides leadership while working collaboratively with other care givers on the unit.
- Is familiar with all surgical procedures, supplies and equipment used for the surgical specialty, and is responsible for preparing the exam rooms in the office suite, including restocking the treatment areas, sterilizing surgical instruments, etc.
- Take on-call rotation with other surgical nursing staff.
- Perform other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
