Recovery Room Nurse

Kaiser Permanente; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a qualified RN to provide high-quality post-operative care in Maryland. The role requires at least two years in Recovery Room or Critical Care, with an active Maryland license and additional state credentials as needed.

Strong communication and aseptic technique are essential. Responsibilities include planning and delivering perioperative nursing care, maintaining patient safety, and participating in quality assurance and continuing education activities within a

Qualifications

• Two years of Recovery Room or Critical Care experience.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• RN license in MD and additional state licenses per hire; ACLS/BLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate post-operative nursing care.
• Maintain aseptic technique and promptly respond to adverse physiological changes.
• Communicate care plans verbally and in writing to ensure continuity of care.
• Contribute to the Surgery Department's Quality Assurance program and participate in continuing education.
• Uphold professionalism in the Operating Room and Recovery area, with courtesy and compassionate care.

Skills

Communication skills

EMR proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Summary

Provides quality patient care for post-operative patients, in accordance with nursing Philosophy and approved standards.

Essential Responsibilities

Performs within the established standard of post anesthesia and critical care nursing. Utilizes the Standard of care in the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of the surgical patient in the delivery of post-operative nursing care. Formulates care plans based on individual assessment of physiologic functions and problems identified pre-operatively and intra-operatively. Provides nursing care Utilizing Clinical knowledge and expertise, reacting immediately to adverse physiological changes within seconds, to reverse and revive the patients physiological functions. Renders nursing care following aseptic techniques. Assembles and communicates appropriate information in verbal or written reports in order to maintain continuity of Care. Executes proper use of equipment and supplies used in Recovery Room area. Participates in the Surgery Departments Quality Assurance Program. Promotes personal and professional growth by actively participating in continuing education programs. Participates in the professionalism of the Operating Room by showing Courtesy, compassion respect and adherence to the standards. Assumes other related duties as directed.

Basic Qualifications

ExperienceA minimum of two (2) years Current Recovery Room or Critical Care experience required.

EducationHigh School diploma or GED required.

License, Certification, Registration: This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire. Registered Nurse License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire AND Registered Nurse License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire OR Compact License: Registered Nurse within 6 months of hire Registered Nurse License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire Advanced Cardiac Life Support Basic Life Support from American Heart Association

Additional Requirements

Good oral and written communication skills required. Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.

Preferred Qualifications

Recent Recovery Room experience preferred. Certification in IV insertion and therapy preferred.