Registered Nurse; RN - OR; PRN

King of Prussia, PA 19406, USA

The delivery of patient care through the framework of the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis and patient outcomes) in the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative phase of the surgical patient.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
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Supervisor of Clinical Services

Position responsible for providing nursing care across preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative phases within the surgical setting, following established standards and ensuring patient safety and quality of care.

• Deliver patient care using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation).
• Collaborate with surgical team to ensure safe and efficient operative and perioperative care.
• Communicate pertinent information to the care team to provide continuity of care.
• Document accurately in patient records and sign with professional title.
• Engage with patients and families to establish mutually aligned goals and care plans.
• Contribute to maintaining patient identification, site marking and surgical count procedures per policy.
• Respond to emergencies and provide ongoing clinical assessment and problem solving.
• Work within legal and ethical guidelines and organizational policies.
• Demonstrate accountability, flexibility and sound judgment in nursing actions.
• Participate in professional nursing activities and ongoing quality improvement.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• One year OR experience (ortho experience preferred)
• Current Registered Nurse License
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications
• First Assist experience is a plus
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: assess health status, communicate clearly, document legibly, develop and adjust care plans, respond to emergencies, and practice within legal/ethical guidelines

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity commitments and related policies continue to apply

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.

Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

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