Registered Nurse Operating Room

RN Operating Room

JOB PROFILE SUMMARY: Responsible for delivering professional nursing care in the operative setting to patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures. This position assesses patient needs, plans and implements appropriate interventions, and evaluates outcomes. In addition, this position ensures patient safety and comfort through continuous monitoring and effective communication with the surgical team. Additionally, this role collaborates with other healthcare professionals to refine and implement the patient's plan-of-care, maintaining accurate documentation of patient care. Responsibilities for this role include providing leadership and direction to a group of caregivers, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the surgical team.

JOB DESCRIPTION:  * Assess patient conditions and needs through comprehensive evaluations to develop individualized care plans. * Develop and implement patient care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, ensuring comprehensive and continuous care. * Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely according to prescribed protocols. * Monitor and evaluate patient progress continuously, adjusting care plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes. * Document patient care activities meticulously to maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records. * Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care to promote understanding and compliance. * Advocate for patient safety by identifying potential risks and implementing preventive measures. * Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure coordinated and effective patient care. * Maintain sterile environment and adhere to safety protocols to prevent infection and ensure a safe environment for patients and staff. * Perform therapeutic and diagnostic interventions such as IVs, wound care, medication administration, catheterization, and specimen collections. * Provide emotional and physical support to patients and their families during recovery. * Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care quality, safety, and efficiency.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Excellent interpersonal skill set, demonstrating compassion and respect to
patients and family undergoing stressful procedures and treatments. [Required]
• Works independently, self-motivated, takes direction from physician and
management to complete assignments. [Required]
• Maintain safe knowledge of equipment, procedures, supplies, computer, IV
pumps, NOVA Glucose monitor, I-STAT, Immediate use sterilization policy and
procedures. [Required]
• Must be proficient in English [Required]
• Ability to communicate effectively [Required]
• EMR charting [Required]
• Computer literate [Preferred]
• Cerner [Preferred]
• Must have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care that addresses
the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and age-appropriate needs of
the patient population served within the department [Required]
• Organizational [Required]
• Verbal Interpersonal [Required]
• Customer Relations [Required]
• Grammar/Spelling [Required]
• Read/Comprehend written instructions [Required]
• Follow verbal instructions [Required]
• Keyboarding (manual) [Required]
• Computer (visual) [Required]
• Nursing skills and knowledge base specific to specialty [Preferred] 

Education:
• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred] 

Work Experience:
• 1+ year medical surgical experience [Required]
• 1+ year surgery experience [Preferred]
Additional Information:
• Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the
specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the
relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements
Licenses and Certifications:
• Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) [Preferred]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) [Preferred]
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) [Preferred]
• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) [Preferred]
•ATD Master Instructional Designer Certified (ATD) [Preferred]