RN PreOp

Summit Medical Center is looking for a Pre Op Registered Nurse to join our Surgery Team. Position is available at our Edmond Hospital.

Summit Medical Center has established an outstanding reputation for quality services. Credit for this goes to every one of our employees. We are committed to doing our part to ensure each employee has a satisfying work experience and can take pride in working at Summit Medical Center.

Position Summary:

Delivers nursing care in the Pre-Operative Care Unit RN for patients entering surgery.

The staffing of Summit Medical Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross-trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.

Responsibilities:

Ensures that the Pre-Operative Care Unit always has a clean and therapeutic environment for all patients

Ensures supplies and equipment needed are available and in good working order

Makes an initial assessment and determines the nursing needs of the patient

Follows and implements the physician’s orders and performs all required nursing activities

Explains nursing procedures and actions taken to help reduce anxiety

Identifies the patient’s physical and mental status

Monitors the patient’s medical condition and reports any significant changes to the admitting physician or anesthesiologist

Documents accurately in the patient’s medical record the care received and the progress in the recovery process

Assures that the patient fits the documented criteria prior to surgery

Gives patients and family members emotional support as necessary

Performs other duties as assigned or requested

Maintains established center/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards

Maintains department records, reports, and files as required

Maintains and cares for department equipment and supplies

Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings

Maintains confidentiality of patient and center-related business

Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors, and other center employees

Documents concisely, precisely, and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy

Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and center business

Understands and maintains clinical competencies (general, age-specific, and drug administration)

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Oklahoma Current BLS certification; ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of employment

Previous pre-operative experience required

Special Skills and Knowledge:

Nursing care of the pre-operative patient

Operation of vital signs monitors

Assessment SkillsIV Therapy Principles of Standard Precautions CPR

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to adequately assess, diagnose, plan, and implement nursing interventions and evaluate patient condition

Compliance with the attendance policy

Compliance with continuing and mandatory education programs

Possesses appropriate communication skills to practice collaborative nursing

Ability to respond quickly, physically, and mentally when priorities and /or the patient’s condition change

Physical/Mental Requirements for Position:

Ability to read and write (legibly)
Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively

Ability to understand and resolve simple to complex problems

Ability to understand simple to complex instructions

Ability to constantly walk, stand, and/or lift Ability to frequently utilize the full range of motion, including crouching, stooping, reaching, bending, and twisting

Ability to frequently lift, pull, push with the assistance of one other person, the weight of the average patient

Ability to see and hear, and distinguish color

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks

Ability to function independently without constant supervision

Bloodborne Pathogen Classification:

Category 1-Occupational exposure