Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room

Job description

Shift : Rotate Hours : 12: Job Type : Per Diem: Assists with quality patient care in an operating room setting. 1. Knowledge in principles of surgical nursing and aseptic technique. Able to collect, interpret, record and communicate pertinent data and assist in any surgical treatments relevant to the patient’s care in surgery. 2. Ability to provide a safe environment for patients requiring surgical procedures. Conducts job duties in accordance with established hospital policy and safety/sanitation standards. 3. Demonstrate proficiency in scrubbing and circulating for surgical procedures. 4. Ability to assemble all necessary instruments, supplies, equipment and drugs used in the operating groom. 5. Provides instruction to patients entering the surgical suite. Explains procedures to patients thoroughly, provides assistance when necessary, monitors patients’ comfort and alleviates anxiety during procedures. 6. Demonstrates ability to supervise ancillary staff in the management of the surgical suite. Able to direct transportation of the patient, management of supplies and cleaning of OR suite through ancillary staff as necessary. 7. Participates in QI activities for the surgical suite....