Registered Nurse

0-Talent Connect DEMO•Seattle, WA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

This RN provides pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care to patients per physician’s orders. Assists during interventional and surgical operating room procedures.

Requirements

Associate’s degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
Two years of acute or critical care experience is preferred in addition to experience with Conscious Sedation.
Current Arizona Registered Nurse License
Current certification in Basic Life Support
Current ACLS certification

Responsibilities

Prepares the patient for the medical procedure according to established guidelines.
Ensures documented informed consent has been received from the patient prior to administering sedation.
Administers medication as needed.
Administers IV therapy and other therapeutic and diagnostic measures.
Facilitates patient transfer to EMS and hospital facilities.
Expedites timely and smooth flow of patients through the Access Center.
Completes patient assessments for potential problems with patency and other indicators of dialysis access.
Maintains accurate and complete medical records.
Provides patient education and instructions on home care and documents patient’s understanding.
Uses equipment standard to the profession, such as cardiac monitors, oxygen administration systems, and stethoscopes.
Performs crash cart maintenance and defibrillator checks.
Enters pertinent information in the computer system designed for statistical analysis, research, and patient follow-up.
Maintains Infection Logbook.
Assists with maintaining adequate supply and medication inventory.
Complies with current OSHA guidelines.
Maintains the patient’s right to privacy.
Participates in the Quality Assurance (QA) Program.