Registered Nurse - Peri-Anesthesia

Job description

• JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS
• Job Summary:
• To assess, plan, implement the nursing care to meet the patients’ needs, by following the appropriate policy and procedures of the assigned department.
• To make the patient feel at ease about their surgical experience by explaining hospital routines and performing nursing procedures that will take place pre-operatively, intra-operatively, and post-operatively. Also, to ensure the patient is in optimal health, have surgery by assessing medical history and evaluating laboratory work, x-rays, and EKG's. After surgery, when the patient is stable and their pain is well managed, they discharge the patient to the home environment with detailed discharge instructions.
• Education:
• Position requires completion of a Diploma Nursing Program or an Associate Degree in Nursing (AA) or higher.
• Registration/Certification/Licensure:
• Unexpired state licensure from the Maryland Board of Nursing or compact state board of nursing
• Registered Nurse Certification in specialty, preferred
• Experience:
• Position requires 1-2 years of related experience.
• Other Requirements:
• Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
• CAPA Desired
• Demonstrated proficiency of computer skills necessary to effectively complete position requirements to include Microsoft Office applications with an emphasis on Excel, Access, Word and Outlook.
• Maintain unit specific and hospital competencies in accordance with policy requirements
• Previous experience and demonstrated professionalism in effectively communicating with internal and external customers, both verbally and in writing, and in promoting a positive work atmosphere.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize concurrent projects, meet deadlines, follow through with deliverables, and produce quality work.
• Effectively communicates with all patient populations and staff by implementing organization-wide communication techniques as a daily practice.
• Effectively advocates for quality patient safety and satisfaction as a daily practice.