Registered Nurse Operating Room RN or Night - 4LOCS(NY)

Registered Nurse Operating Room RN or Night

Responsibilities:

• Performs proper patient identification in accordance with policies/protocols and verifies correct procedure, completeness of patient charts, and associated documents. Communicates accordingly with ASC personnel to provide continuity of care.
• Provides appropriate assessment and care for the patient experiencing pain. Provides safe medication administration in accordance with ASC policies and procedures, and documents in the medical record accordingly.
• Provides for effective airway management postoperatively.
• Assess the patient for level of recovery and manage any post-operative/post-procedural complications or emergencies; notifies appropriate resources/physicians in a timely manner.
• Assists physicians with bedside procedures (including but not limited to TEE/Cardioversion).
• Utilizes aseptic technique and infection control principles to establish and maintain intravenous access and any other associated procedures.
• Provides patient/family education and teaching for the management of the patient upon returning to the home environment.
• Actively participates in, develops, and implements activities and measures to promote quality care.
• Demonstrates ability to provide clinical care instructions.
• Note: The essential functions outlined in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements of the position. They are aimed to maintain the mission, values, and purpose of the organization. They are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the position.
• Responsible for addressing and acting on adverse events and action thresholds in collaboration with facility management.