RN Pre Op/Phase II Recovery (PRN)

DescriptionOur Pre-op, Recovery RN's provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures of Community Hospital/Northwest Surgical Hospital. In collaboration with the patient, the patient's family and other members of the health care team, the RN staff nurse assumes responsibility for the management of the delivery of patient care including, but not limited to, assessment/re-assessment, development of the care plan of care, implementation and evaluation of appropriate patient care interventions utilizing the nursing process. The RN staff nurse also assists the anesthesiologist and surgeon with patient-related care activities. Our RN's always works as a team member within the entire facility and perform other duties as assigned.Essential Functions:Provides care to surgical patients in the pre/post operative area according to policy and procedure and care standards.Maintains knowledge of medications, equipment, expected patient outcomes during surgery and anticipated complications.Coordinates patient care with multidisciplinary team.Acts to protect and advance patient's best interest.Satisfactorily demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties outlined in this job description as well as continually demonstrates competency in performing the job duties.Accountability:Reports to: Director of Surgical Services, RN OP ManagerSupervises: Patient Care Tech's, LPN's, Unit SecretaryRequirementsLicensures & Experience:Current Registered Nurse Licensure with the State of Oklahoma required.Minimum of one year experience in acute care preferredBLS Healthcare required within 30 days of hire. ACLS required within 120 days of hireRequired Physical Demands:Strength (Life, Carry, Push, Pull): Heavy (exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 lbs to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects)Standing/Walking: Constantly; activity exists 2/3 or more of the timeKeyboard/Dexterity: Occasionally; activity exists up to 1/3 of the timeTalking (Must be able to effectively communicate verbally): YesSeeing: YesHearing: YesColor Acuity: NoEnvironmental Conditions:Level: HighHigh exposure to hazardous risks, including potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment and chemicals. Must follow standard precautions. May be required to work weekends or flex schedules. Travel may be required. Exposed to weather conditions during travel. Good mental and physical health to work for long periods of time in a highly stressful atmosphere is required.