Registered Nurse - Perioperative Services RN

Sterling Inspired Staffing.; Thermopolis (WY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Retirement Plan

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is looking for a Registered Nurse in Thermopolis, WY. The role involves establishing patient outcomes, evaluating care effectiveness, participating in patient education, and performing various perioperative duties. Candidates must have a valid Wyoming RN license and preferably 1-2 years of surgical experience. The position offers full-time hours and comprehensive benefits, including medical and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Current Wyoming Registered Nurse license in good standing.
• 1-2 years experience in a surgery environment preferred.
• Able to function in a circulating role, recovery room, and endoscopy.

Responsibilities

• Establish expected outcomes based on nursing diagnosis.
• Evaluate effectiveness of patient care.
• Conduct pre-op and post-op patient education and follow-up.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational abilities

Computer proficiency

Education

Wyoming Registered Nurse license

1-2 years experience in surgery

Job description

Registered Nurse - Perioperative Services RN

About the job Registered Nurse - Perioperative Services RN

• Full-time, Permanent
• Onsite in Thermopolis, WY
• Amazing team!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Able to establish the patients expected outcomes based on nursing diagnosis and implement patient care interventions according to plan of care.
• Evaluate the attainment of expected outcomes and effectiveness of patient care.
• Participate in patient and family teaching.
• Calls patients day before surgery to confirm appointment and with specific instructions for NPO status, prep completion, and where to report.
• Provide patient education in all areas of responsibility.
• Perform pre-op and post op calls/visits with patient.
• Creates a sterile field with the ability to monitor and control the environment.
• Able to function and participate in PAT process as well as assist in ambulatory where needed.
• Organizes and pulls cases according to doctor preference cards. Provide equipment and supplies based on patient needs.
• Performs sponge, sharps and instrument counts according to policy and procedure.
• Physiologically monitor patient during the surgical procedure and throughout the perioperative experience. Serves as patient advocate.
• Function and assist with responsibilities in OR, PACU, Endoscopy and Ambulatory to level of expertise. Prepares specimens for mail out according to Hospital policy and procedure.
• Prepare charts accurately. Documents nursing care in a timely and accurate manner. Stocks and orders supplies.
• Is able to function in PACU area according to policy and procedure, Endoscopy as circulator or scrub. Functions appropriately in trauma situations, understands the role.
• Current on conscious sedation procedures and able to function in this role under direct supervision of a physician or CRNA.
• Administration of all medications (I.V., PO, SQ, etc.) and biologicals in accordance to State Law. Maintain current on conscious sedation procedures and able to function in this role under direct supervision of a physician or CRNA.

The above duties are intended to describe the key aspects of the work performed by individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive listing of requirements relative to the position. Therefore, the employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Current Wyoming Registered Nurse license in good standing
• 1 2 years experience in surgery preferred.
• Able to function in a circulating role, recovery room, endoscopy, minimal scrubbing and in central sterile.
• Must possess communication skills to relate to the public in person
• Demonstrate good organizational abilities
• Seeks proficiencies in computer applications, e.g. word processing, spread sheets, database, presentation, and project publication.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSURES, REGISTRATIONS

• BLS, ACLS, PALS (obtain ACLS and PALS within one year of employment)
• TNCC preferred but not required
• CNOR preferred but not required

Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, and more!