RN Outpatient; Pain Management

Job Summary:

The Operating Room RN is responsible for circulating surgical procedures. The OR RN is responsible for monitoring patients during procedures, transporting patients to OR, and verifying patient history/medications/allergies prior to the start of the procedure.

Compensation: $35/hr

Schedule: The Operating Room RN can enjoy flexible scheduling working mostly Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (schedule can change).

Specialty: Pain Management (primary)

Essential Functions:

• Preparing the Operating Room to ensure it is clean, sterilized, and ready for surgery.
• Preparing patients for surgery, addressing their concerns, and evaluating them before and after surgery.
• Monitoring patients' vital signs during procedures.
• Maintaining patient charts by proper documentation in EMR.
• Maintaining confidentiality.
• Ensuring OR equipment is properly functioning to provide safe patient care.
• Demonstrating competency and effectiveness in performing and assisting in all procedures within the scope of practice, including the ability to obtain, interpret, and communicate information relating to the patient’s needs.
• Utilizing the nursing process in all aspects of the delivery of patient care and completing all activities according to established policy, procedure, and protocol.
• Communicating accurate and timely information regarding patients and their care. Recording pertinent information clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrating positive interpersonal relationships with patients, family members, and co-workers.
• Utilizing appropriate lines of communication. Acting as a patient advocate in meeting physical and psychological needs.
• Demonstrating the ability to recognize and intervene in stressful situations involving the patient, family members, or team members.
• Assessing patient’s health status by collecting data via patient interview; performing a physical assessment according to the plan of care; recognizing variances in the assessment which are normal/abnormal; reviewing patient records; consulting with other members of the peri-operative team.
• Organizing a plan of care that incorporates physician-prescribed treatments, nursing assessments, and diagnostic data in a manner that is appropriately prioritized, timely, and integrated with the surgical plan of care.
• Implementing, documenting, and evaluating the plan of care in a manner that manages identified problems, reflects observations of the patient’s response to treatment, integrates physician’s orders into the plan, demonstrates appropriate prioritization, reflects collaboration with physicians and other team members, and demonstrates knowledge of appropriate administration of medications and treatments according to policy, procedure, and protocol.
• Re-evaluating and modifying the plan of care, as indicated.
• Performing all work with the highest level of patient focus and customer service, demonstrating friendly and courteous service, preserving respect and dignity, observing confidentiality, and addressing concerns effectively and appropriately.
• Participating in performance improvement initiatives and assisting in monitoring, evaluating, and improving the effectiveness of the center by utilizing resources in a cost-effective manner and assisting with the development and achievement of performance improvement goals and objectives.
• Successfully completing programs as required of all facility personnel, including Safety, Infection Control/OSHA, HIPAA, Body Mechanics, Hazardous Communication, and annual TB screening.
• Successfully completing annual programs including Body Substance Isolation precautions; able to describe and locate MSDS; using proper body mechanics in all work situations.
• Demonstrating appropriate judgment and decision-making in role. Acting as a patient advocate in meeting physical and psychological needs. Creating and maintaining a safe and comfortable environment in which surgery can take place.

Qualifications:

• Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
• Current BLS is required.
• ACLS certification is required.
• Graduate of an accredited program in nursing.
• Understanding and commitment to the mission, values, and philosophy of the…