Recovery Room Nurse
Listed on 2026-09-24
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Nursing
Operating Room Nurse, ICU Nurse, Surgical Assistant, Healthcare Nursing
Job Summary
Provides quality patient care for post-operative patients, in accordance with nursing Philosophy and approved standards.
Essential ResponsibilitiesPerforms within the established standard of post anesthesia and critical care nursing. Utilizes the Standard of care in the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of the surgical patient in the delivery of post-operative nursing care. Formulates care plans based on individual assessment of physiologic functions and problems identified pre-operatively and intra-operatively. Provides nursing care Utilizing Clinical knowledge and expertise, reacting immediately to adverse physiological changes within seconds, to reverse and revive the patients physiological functions.
Renders nursing care following aseptic techniques. Assembles and communicates appropriate information in verbal or written reports in order to maintain continuity of Care. Executes proper use of equipment and supplies used in Recovery Room area. Participates in the Surgery Departments Quality Assurance Program. Promotes personal and professional growth by actively participating in continuing education programs. Participates in the professionalism of the Operating Room by showing Courtesy, compassion respect and adherence to the standards.
Assumes other related duties as directed.
ExperienceA minimum of two (2) years Current Recovery Room or Critical Care experience required.
Education High School diploma or GED required.
License, Certification, Registration:
This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required itional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire. Registered Nurse License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire AND Registered Nurse License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire OR Compact License:
Registered Nurse within 6 months of hire Registered Nurse License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire Advanced Cardiac Life Support Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
Good oral and written communication skills required. Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
Preferred QualificationsRecent Recovery Room experience preferred. Certification in IV insertion and therapy preferred.
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