(Archived) RN Operative Services MF

++SUMMARY++:

Use the nursing process (A.P.I.E.) to meet the needs of patients of all ages, diagnosis, patient classification, in all practice areas; OR, PACU (Recovery room, Pre-Op) and GI Lab.

++DUTIES++:

· Performs treatments in a safe and effective manner.

· Administers medications in a timely and safe manner.

· Maintains responsibility for preparation, interpretation and evaluation of test data.

· Demonstrates knowledge and skills to act appropriately in the Charge Nurse Role.

· Demonstrates knowledge and participates in education, discharge planning and counseling of patients and significant other.

· Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and competency.

· Promotes positive interpersonal relationships.

· Maintains confidentiality of all patient and hospital information.

· Practices according to professional and ethical standards as described by State and Professional organizations.

· Provides care to patients in Pre-Op area, Operating Room and GI Lab, Pacu in a professional and anticipatory manner.

· Performs all sterile activity utilizing aseptic technique. · Assists Anesthesia with intubation and extubation as needed.

· Takes responsibility for all activities in the OR as the Patient Advocate while Circulating.

· Take responsibility to make sure a proper Time Out is performed prior to incision per P&P.

· Performs accurate and timely documentation of all medical records, ie OR Record, PACU Record, Medication reconciliation, pre-op record.

· Performs accurate intra-op counts for sponges, instruments, and sharps according to P&P. · Cares for specimens according to P&P.

· Exemplifies Customer Service.

· Promotes Teamwork with Open Communication.

· Participate in committees as assigned.

· Perform in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulatory agency standards.

· Perform in accordance with EPMC vision, mission and goals.

​

++POSITION REQUIREMENTS:++

· Graduate from an accredited nursing program, with a current Colorado RN licensure.

· 1-2 years previous experience in OR preferred.

· American Heart Association CPR certified.

· ACLS, PALS within 6 months of hire.

Continuum Medical Staffing

Marie Francis

Senior Healthcare Recruiter

[Register to View]