Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Surgery Center, Operating Room

Kent Hospital; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Hospital seeks an experienced perioperative RN to direct patient care during intraoperative procedures in line with AORN standards. You will collaborate with surgeons and staff to ensure safety and optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities include preparing and testing equipment, maintaining aseptic technique, documenting care, and supporting the patient through anesthesia induction and recovery, with ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with RI licensure and BLS certification.
• Minimum of three years of related OR/nursing experience.
• Direct patient care in intraoperative setting per approved protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under an approved protocol and adjust care to outcomes.
• Assess patient information and develop care plan to meet needs.
• Prepare and test surgical equipment prior to procedures.
• Support and educate patient before anesthesia induction.
• Monitor patient needs intraoperatively and collaborate with the team.
• Document all care-related information.
• Maintain aseptic technique and report deviations.
• Communicate with physicians and departments to ensure continuity of care.
• Prepare for post-discharge patient care and follow-up.
• Commit to ongoing professional development and attending trainings.

Skills

Patient care

Team communication

Critical thinking

AORN standards

Education

RN licensure

BLS certification

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for directing patient care during surgical procedures according to the AORN standards of care, specifically during the intraoperative phase of surgical procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under an approved protocol. Evaluate outcomes and adjust nursing care processes as needed to ensure optimal patient care.


• Assess patient information; develop plan of care to meet need of patient.


• Prepare and test equipment in advance of specific surgical procedures.


• Administer patient support and/or teaching prior to anesthesia induction.


• Monitor the surgical needs of the patient and participate as a team member to achieve outcomes.


• Document all significant information reflecting patient care plan.


• Maintain aseptic techniques and report deviations from standards and nursing practices.


• Communicate with physicians and other departments to consult on patient status and to ensure continuity of care.


• Prepare for continuing care of patient following discharge.


• Assume responsibility for own professional development, setting goals and striving to achieve them through available resources, such as attending seminars, inservices and/or reading journals.


• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited nursing program and a minimum of three years job-related experience or equivalent is required. RI State Licensure is also required. BLS required.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.