Perioperative Nurse — Surgery & OR Care

Breckinridge Health, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Breckinridge Health, Inc. in Hardinsburg, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse (Surgery) for PRN coverage in the operating room.

The role involves managing perioperative nursing care, coordinating with the health care team, and ensuring accurate patient documentation and IV care.

Qualifications include Kentucky RN licensure, BLS/ACLS, and surgical experience; shifts are weekdays 6:00 am–2:00 pm with variable caseload.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky Registered Nurse Licensure.
• BLS and ACLS Certification.
• Surgical experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for activities of the operating room outside the sterile field and for managing nursing care of the surgical patient in the room.
• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Reviews patient's medical record and assures the completeness of the patient chart.
• Serves as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team.
• Provides basic, bedside care.
• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
• Initiates, maintains and discontinues IV's.
• Conducts ongoing assessments and reprioritizes care accordingly.
• Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicates appropriate information to all team members concerning patient care throughout the perioperative stay.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to crisis situations, during the perioperative phase, seeking assistance as needed.
• Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress toward problem resolution.
• Assesses pain upon admission and throughout stay and utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
• Monitors sterile and aseptic techniques in all areas of the perioperative process.
• Provides necessary material, supplies, and equipment in good working order for the completion of quality patient care throughout the perioperative care.
• Participates in department inventory and routine cleaning of the department.

Skills

Active Kentucky Registered Nurse Lic

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Surgical experience

Job description

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Registered Nurse (Surgery)

Surgery Services As Needed Hardinsburg, KY, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1420

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for activities of the operating room outside the sterile field and for managing nursing care of the surgical patient in the room.
• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Reviews patient's medical record and assures the completeness of the patient chart.
• Serves as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team.
• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
• Initiates, maintains and discontinues IV's.
• Conducts ongoing assessments and reprioritizes care accordingly.
• Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicates appropriate information to all team members concerning patient care throughout the perioperative stay.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to crisis situations, during the perioperative phase, seeking assistance as needed.
• Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress toward problem resolution.
• Assesses pain upon admission and throughout stay and utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
• Monitors sterile and aseptic techniques in all areas of the perioperative process.
• Provides necessary material, supplies, and equipment in good working order for the completion of quality patient care throughout the perioperative care.
• Participates in department inventory and routine cleaning of the department.

Qualifications:

• Active Kentucky Registered Nurse Licensure
• BLS and ACLS Certification
• Surgical experience Required

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for activities of the operating room outside the sterile field and for managing nursing care of the surgical patient in the room.
• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Reviews patient's medical record and assures the completeness of the patient chart.
• Serves as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team.
• Provides basic, bedside care.
• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
• Initiates, maintains and discontinues IV's.
• Conducts ongoing assessments and reprioritizes care accordingly.
• Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicates appropriate information to all team members concerning patient care throughout the perioperative stay.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to crisis situations, during the perioperative phase, seeking assistance as needed.
• Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress toward problem resolution.
• Assesses pain upon admission and throughout stay and utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
• Monitors sterile and aseptic techniques in all areas of the perioperative process.
• Provides necessary material, supplies, and equipment in good working order for the completion of quality patient care throughout the perioperative care.
• Participates in department inventory and routine cleaning of the department.

Qualifications:

• Active Kentucky Registered Nurse Licensure
• BLS and ACLS Certification
• Surgical experience Required

PRN (As Needed). Weekdays 6:00 am - 2:00 pm. Hours vary according to caseload.