RN Float Pre-Op, PACU, and OR- Full-Time

Requirements

• Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for the pre-operative patient
• Records and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions, abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of the patients
• Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physician
• Reviews the pre-operative patient’s chart for accuracy and completeness
• Prepares the operating room for surgical procedures, ensuring all equipment and supplies are available and functioning properly
• Assists the surgical team by circulating cases and maintaining a sterile and safe environment
• Communicates effectively with surgeons, anesthesia, and team members during procedures
• Documents intraoperative care accurately in the medical record
• Monitors patient safety throughout the procedure and responds to changes in patient condition
• Ensures proper handling, labeling, and disposition of specimens
• Assists with room turnover to maintain efficient case flow
• Adheres to infection control, safety, and regulatory standards including AORN and facility policies
• Ascertains surgical consent is completed accurately, comparing it to the physician’s order and O.R. schedule
• Ascertains all pre-operative (lab work, chest x-ray, EKG, H&P) work up, if applicable is in the chart and reports abnormal findings to the anesthesiologist and/or surgeon prior to the scheduled day of surgery
• Reports pertinent pre-operative information to the O.R. nurse
• Obtains and labels personal belongings bag and assists patient in proper O.R. dress attire
• Registration form and pre-operative worksheet
• Administers pre-operative sedation
• Functions independently in emergency situations
• Displays proficiency in nursing skills with emergency situations
• Able to make logical and quick decisions based on sound judgment
• Maintain patient and employee privacy and confidential information provided psychological support to patients and/or families
• Maintains rapport with physicians and medical departments which provide services to complete to pre-operative work up i.e. (reference lab, outside radiology services)
• Maintains competence through continuing education
• Meets requirements for CEU re-licensure
• Attends all facility in-services
• Assists in orientation of new employees as directed
• Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment
• Reports and labels any malfunctioning or broken equipment
• Works within the established facility and departmental safety guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match