Job Description
Job Summary:
The RN is responsible for delivering direct patient care, preop evaluation with IV starts, OR circulation, recovery and is accountable for all phases of nursing care for our patients.
Additionally, he or she maintains the recovery room, operating room, and medical supply room with proper stock/inventory/and equipment/cart checks and logs.
Essential Abilities
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the need for minimal supervision
Proficiency with ACLS
IV placement
Foley Catheter placement
Assist anesthesiologist, surgical technician, and surgeon as needed
Assist in escorting, moving, and positioning patient
Nursing recovery care to a point of safe patient discharge
Assist with equipment, as necessary
Strict infection control
Providing complete perioperative charting
Essential Responsibilities
Participating in on-going quality assurance program
Educating patient and family regarding surgery recovery
Participating in cleaning and terminal cleaning of rooms, supplies and equipment to maintain surgical environment
Accurate and complete logs of utilized medications
Ensuring chart completeness before and after surgery
Essential Expectations
Function as our practice ambassador and steward a positive message
Maintain positive patient experience by resolving complaints and ensuring satisfaction
Required Education & Experience
Registered Nurse (RN)
Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)
BLS and ACLS (AHA) American Heart Association Certification and proficiency
Minimum 3 years combined Operating room and ICU (preferred)
Minimum 2 years in PACU/Recovery Room (preferred)
Active and unrestricted Nevada nursing license
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Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) plan
Two different fixed indemnity plan add-ons
Major Medical Plans, including 1 HSA Plan
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