RN Operating Room 40hrs/wk

Provides necessary education to patients and families from admission to discharge, covering medical and nursing care plans, medications, tests, procedures, disease processes, and discharge instructions. Documents education provided, including patient responses and outcomes. Initiates referrals to healthcare providers as needed. Delivers competent, compassionate care to patients in pain according to policy and maintains a safe care environment. Administers medications accurately as ordered. Responds to unit and hospital code situations. Provides safe, competent nursing care for patients requiring oxygen support. Assists physicians with bedside procedures. Manages patient admissions, transfers, and discharges professionally. Verifies and signs off physician orders and obtains lab specimens as ordered. Evaluates the nursing care plan to ensure safe, competent care delivery.