RN PreOp

SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER LLC • Edmond, OK

106d

About The Position

Summit Medical Center is looking for a PreOp Registered Nurse to join our Surgery Team. Position is available at our Edmond hospital. Summit Medical Center has established an outstanding reputation for quality services. Credit for this goes to every one of our employees. We are committed to doing our part to ensure each employee has a satisfying work experience and can take pride in working at Summit Medical Center.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing, RN required.
• Licensed to practice in the state of Oklahoma.
• Previous preoperative care experience required.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS required within one year of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Nursing care of the preoperative patient.
• Operation of vital signs monitors.
• Assessment Skills.
• A basic understanding of nursing diagnosis.
• ACLS and/or BCLS.
• Principles of Standard Precautions.
• IV Therapy.
• CPR.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the preoperative area always has a clean and therapeutic environment for all patients.
• Ensures supplies and equipment needed are available and in good working order.
• Admits the patient to the unit and prepares him/her for the scheduled procedure.
• Makes initial assessment and determines the nursing needs of the patient, communicates additional discharge needs when applicable (transportation, durable medical equipment).
• Explains nursing procedures and actions taken to help reduce anxiety.
• Identifies the patient’s physical and mental status.
• Monitors the patient’s medical condition and reports any significant changes to the admitting physician or anesthesiologist.
• Assures surgical consent, preoperative test results, and H&P are in the medical record prior to the proposed procedure.
• Reports any important health history facts to the operating room nurse.
• Gives patients and family members emotional support as necessary.
• Documents patient care delivered accurately in the medical record.
• Implements doctor’s orders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Educates patients and family.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
• Maintains established center/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Maintains department records, reports, and files as required.
• Maintains and cares for department equipment and supplies.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and center-related business.
• Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors, and other center employees.
• Documents concisely, precisely, and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy.
• Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and center business.
• Understands and maintains clinical competencies (general, age-specific, and drug administration).

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Bonus opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees