Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Surgery Center, Operating Room - BONUS AVAILABLE

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group—is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in important discussions about health and end-of-life wishes. CNE is helping to transform the future of health care and serves as a leading voice in ensuring the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under an approved protocol.
• Evaluate outcomes and adjust nursing care processes as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
• Assess patient information and develop a plan of care to meet the patient’s needs.
• Prepare and test equipment in advance of specific surgical procedures.
• Administer patient support and/or teaching prior to anesthesia induction.
• Monitor the surgical needs of the patient and participate as a team member to achieve outcomes.
• Document all significant information reflecting the patient care plan.
• Maintain aseptic techniques and report deviations from standards and nursing practices.
• Communicate with physicians and other departments to consult on patient status and ensure continuity of care.
• Prepare for continuing care of the patient following discharge.
• Assume responsibility for own professional development, setting goals, and striving to achieve them through available resources such as attending seminars, inservices, and/or reading journals.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of three years of job-related experience or equivalent.
• Rhode Island State Licensure.
• BLS certification required.