Perioperative Registered Nurse

2 weeks ago


Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States OakLeaf Surgical Hospital Full time
Job Summary

The Short Stay RN will perform in a variety of care areas. The Pre-Op nurse is responsible for setting up the care of the patient. Creates and maintains a safe environment for the patient's procedure or surgery.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plans and directs all nursing care for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures
  • Provides high quality nursing care through patient assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation
  • The RN exhibits accuracy in recording, interpreting, and responding to a continuous stream of data and serves as the guardian of the patient's well-being by utilizing critical thinking skills
  • Describes the perioperative experience to the patient and significant other including what to expect before, during, and after procedure
  • Obtains pertinent patient records prior to patient's arrival for pre-op testing
  • Performs all preoperative testing needed the day of surgery, i.e. labs, EKG
  • Reports abnormal values to anesthesiologist and surgeon in a timely manner
  • Performs a surgical site identification and verifies consent on every patient
  • Prepares, administers, and records prescribed medications
  • Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol
  • Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
  • Reviews postoperative instructions and prescriptions from the surgeon with patient and significant other and documents the patient record
  • Informs the patient and family about appropriate care and procedure to follow upon returning home
  • Determines that the patient and significant other understand the conditions that require immediate care and the method to obtain immediate care
  • Assists in positioning and responding to the comfort and safety of the patient
  • Competent in conscious sedation according to hospital policy
  • Provides for accurate care and handling of specimens
  • Observes and enforces strict standards of asepsis
  • Inventories all patient belongings preoperatively
  • Reports all occurrences in a timely manner
  • Regular and prompt work-site attendance
Qualifications
  • Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
  • Current RN licensure in the State of Wisconsin
  • BLS certification is required upon hire
  • Must be able to achieve ACLS and PALS certification within six months of hire
  • Ability to relate and work effectively with others
  • Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards
  • Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement
  • Previous perioperative or general nursing experience is preferred
  • Is aware of professional nursing standards and performs in accordance with them


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