RN Peri Operative (Chesapeake Specialty Care)
The Peri-Operative Nurse renders professional nursing care to AENT patients, making every effort to remain a flexible, cooperative and supportive member of AENT clinical team. Acts as a liaison between the physician and the patient and patient’s family or support person(s) and maintains the role of patient advocate. Deals compassionately, professionally, and courteously with patients, their families, physicians, and fellow AENT staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensuresthe comfort and safety of each patient.
- Individualizes care according to each patient’s special needs.
- Follows safety and infection control procedures.
- Identifiespatient, reviews medical record for consent, H&P, pre-admission testing, and sees that all records are completed pre-procedure.
- Reports any abnormalities to MD and/or Anesthesiologist responsible for surgical and anesthesia care
- Accurately performs and documents pre-procedure nursing assessment.
Requirements
- Possess active Maryland Registered Nurse License.
- Clinical expertise in otorhinolaryngological nursing preferred.
- Current BLS certification.
- Participation in continuing education
- Certification in the field of OR Nursing desired.
Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Specialty Care Networks’ salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate’s geographical location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/ training and other qualifications. Specialty Care Network offers a total rewards package that supports our employee’s life, career and retirement.