Registered Nurse (Surgery)

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for activities of the operating room outside the sterile field and for managing nursing care of the surgical patient in the room.
• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Reviews patient's medical record and assures the completeness of the patient chart.
• Serves as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team.
• Provides basic, bedside care.
• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
• Initiates, maintains and discontinues IV's.
• Conducts ongoing assessments and reprioritizes care accordingly.
• Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicates appropriate information to all team members concerning patient care throughout the perioperative stay.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to crisis situations, during the perioperative phase, seeking assistance as needed.
• Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress toward problem resolution.
• Assesses pain upon admission and throughout stay and utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
• Monitors sterile and aseptic techniques in all areas of the perioperative process.
• Provides necessary material, supplies, and equipment in good working order for the completion of quality patient care throughout the perioperative care.
• Participates in department inventory and routine cleaning of the department.

Qualifications:

• Active Kentucky Registered Nurse Licensure
• BLS and ACLS Certification
• Surgical experience Required