RN Pre Op (Chesapeake Specialty Care)
About the role
The RN Pre Op renders professional nursing care to AENT patients, making every effort to remain a flexible, cooperative and supportive member of the AENT clinical team. Acts as a liaison between the physician and the patient and patient’s family or support person(s) and maintains the role of patient advocate. Deals compassionately, professionally, and courteously with patients, their families, physicians, and fellow AENT staff.
Responsibilities
- Ensures the comfort and safety of each patient.
- Individualizes care according to each patient’s special needs.
- Follows safety and infection control procedures.
- Identifies patient and reviews medical record.
- Reports any abnormalities to MD and/or Anesthesiologist responsible for surgical and anesthesia care.
- Accurately performs and documents pre-procedure nursing assessment.
Requirements
- Possess active Maryland Registered Nurse License.
- Clinical expertise in otorhinolaryngological nursing preferred.
- Current BLS/PALS/ACLS certification.
- Certification in the field of OR Nursing desired.
Pay
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Specialty Care Networks’ salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, including the successful candidate’s geographical location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications.
Benefits
Specialty Care Network offers a total rewards package that supports our employee’s life, career and retirement.