Registered Nurse (RN)

Essential functions

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document the care of the client pre-op, intra-op, and post-surgery
• Assess and evaluate the patient
• Monitor the patient continuously during their recovery phase
• Document all nursing activities and write nursing discharge notes when the physician documents that the patient is ready to be transferred to the progressive recovery room
• Assist the anesthesiologist or other attending physician as needed
• Collaborate and ensure that all equipment and necessary supplies are stocked and readily available

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Degree from an accredited School of Nursing required
• Current Registered Nurse License required
• Moderate (Conscious) Sedation Certification is preferred
• BLS – Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association required
• ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support the American Heart Association required
• Physical, Vaccines and Titers: PPD/TB, Hep B, MMR, Varicella required
• COVID and Flu Vaccine preferred
• Minimum of 1+ years of recovery room experience in the following areas: Intensive Care, Critical Care, Emergency Room, Interventional Radiology, or Ambulatory Surgery
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in the Center
• Must demonstrate the knowledge of the principle of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the Centers policies and procedures
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common professional and technical journals and legal documents
• Ability to respond to common injuries or complaints from patients, regulatory agencies
• Ability to effectively present information to management
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of basic mathematics
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills in the nursing process and Infection Control
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers, and other health team members
• Experience with vascular or outpatient surgery centers preferred
• Basic computer knowledge and skills