JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse- OR
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The delivery of patient care through the framework of the nursing process (assessment diagnosis and patient outcome) in the preoperative interoperative and postoperative phase of the surgical patient.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Supervisor of Clinical Services
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current Registered Nurse License
- Current American Heart Assn. BLS ACLS AND PALS certifications
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Experience in the Operating Room Endoscopy center or other critical care nursing environment preferred.
- CPR certification valid upon employment and Ability to achieve PALS & ACLS certification within 90 days of employment.
- Graduate of approved school of Registered Nursing with current and valid licensure with Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
- Knowledge of State Federal and Accrediting Body regulations and standards related to healthcare.
- Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
- 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.
- Demonstrates proper aseptic technique.
- Demonstrates efficient turnover time.
- Demonstrates proper technique for obtaining blood products.
- Demonstrates proper patient identification verification per policy.
- Demonstrates proper surgical site identification and marking per policy.
- Anticipates surgeons needs during surgical procedure.
- Is aware of professional nursing standard and performs in accordance with them.