RN-Perioperative

Responsible for checking and maintaining crash cart and malignant hyperthermia cart at the beginning of shift. Ensure that all supplies are stocked and organized. Ensures Pre-op Checklist is complete (H&P present, informed consent signed, test results present, surgical site identified, etc.) before patient is taken into surgical suite.

Responsible for identifying patient’s name, DOB, allergies, and medical history. Responsible for ensuring all allergy band and ID bracelet is on correctly. Responsible for ensuring all operative informed consents are signed by patient and physician.

Ensure that all surgical orders are correct and placed in charts (no abbreviations). Initiate intravenous line and fluids according to surgical orders, or anesthesia orders. Answer patient questions within the scope of practice and ensure they are kept comfortable.

Monitor patient for condition changes and report to physician. Ensure all preoperative labs, diagnostic testing are complete and placed in chart for physician review. Coordinate with med-surg unit on all inpatients that are due to be received for surgery.

Coordinate with surgical scheduling on all outpatient procedures and prior to date of surgery responsible for pre-assessment calls to patient. Coordinate with Circulating RN on counting narcotics each morning prior to surgery. Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Texas. Minimum of one (1) year work experience in the operating room. Maintains professional growth and development though seminars, workshops, and professional affiliation to keep abreast of the latest trends in the field of expertise Completes annual educational requirements