Registered Nurse (RN), Pre-Op/Post-Op - PRN

SUMMARY

Absorbs, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents nursing care of patients according to established Federal, State, and accreditation standards and ASC policies and procedures. Accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others under his/her direction. Supervises direct patient care and maintains a clean, orderly, and safe environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises and directs patient care in an individual Operating Room.
• Ensures proper techniques and practices are used in accordance with accepted standards of practice.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations and is knowledgeable of patient rights.
• Supervises other personnel in the room and directs or assists as necessary.
• Immediately reports and unusual occurrences to charge personnel, documents appropriately in the patient record.
• Demonstrates primary nursing accountability through coordination, communication, and continuity of patient care.
• Assesses, prioritizes, plans, and implements patient care in an effective manner.
• Maintains medical records in an accurate and legible manner.
• Participates in continuing education/in-service training as needed, staff meetings, and Q.A.P.I. program.
• Follows Physician orders and directions from management.
• Actively participates in the development of a healthy work environment.
• Assists in training new staff when needed.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Recognizes each department’s significance and works appropriately with other departments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to assess, prioritize, plan, and implement patient care in an effective manner.
• Ability to respond to emergent situations.
• Demonstrates a positive, friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Maintains effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and other staff.
• Able to work within a team.
• Good communication skills: oral and written.
• Has the ability to be organized, manage time effectively, and in a cost-effective manner.
• Ability to work independently and within a group.
• Attendance: Arrives to work area on time and has minimal absences. Observes assigned work schedules and hours.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• One year of previous nursing experience in at least one of the following settings is preferred: surgical, ambulatory surgical center (ASC), Pre/Post-Op, PACU, ICU, Medical Surgical, Telemetry, or Operating Room.