RN - Perioperative

Cynet Health; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an experienced RN - Perioperative to join our perioperative team in Oregon for a 13-week assignment. Day shift, 36 hours per week, with a minimum of 1 year RN experience required and Oregon RN licensure.

You will provide pre-op, intraoperative, and PACU care, assist with endoscopic procedures, monitor cardiac rhythms, manage airway, and collaborate with surgeons and anesthesia. Strong communication and critical thinking are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have RN license in Oregon.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience.
• BLS required; ACLS and PALS certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-op, intraoperative, and PACU care.
• Assist with endoscopic procedures and gastric manometer testing.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and manage anesthesia recovery.
• Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary team.
• Document patient care in the medical record and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Airway management

Critical thinking

Communication

Job description

RN - Perioperative

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Perioperative

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day Shift

Hours per Shift: 36

Experience: Minimum 1 year required

License: Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained within specified time frames. Specialty certification preferred.

Must-Have: Excellent airway management skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, effective communication skills.

Description:Support the organization’s mission, vision, and values by adhering to the behavioral standards.Comply with all laws and regulations affecting the organization.Be familiar with and adhere to the Code of Conduct and support the Compliance Program.Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.Functions as a team member in all phases of perianesthesia care including Pre-Op and PACU.Applies the nursing process to the care of patients within the RN scope of practice.Teaches patients and their significant others.Documents patient care in the medical record.Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall care of the patient in the Perianesthesia departments.Assists physician with endoscopic examinations and performs gastric manometer testing.Coordinates the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient readiness for surgery.Comprehensively reviews and assesses patient’s status related to planned surgery, including physical parameters, lab values, medications, and patient needs.Consults with Surgeon, Anesthesia, and other providers as needed to resolve identified patient issues in a timely manner.Prevents avoidable surgery cancellations.Begins interdisciplinary discharge planning process, including patient and caregivers in planning.Performs EKGs as ordered.Manages care of patient during anesthesia recovery.Manages patients undergoing moderate sedation, including medication administration and monitoring.Identifies and interprets cardiac rhythms; proficient in use of cardio-respiratory monitoring equipment.Assesses patients according to the scope of care provided.Establishes nursing diagnoses based on results of assessments and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.Plans care according to identified diagnoses and needs, updating plan of care as appropriate.Implements individualized care based on the nursing care plan.Assists with activities of daily living, including fall risk management and safe patient handling.Administers medications and provides wound care.Manages pain control.Operates biomedical and patient care equipment.Assists the physician with invasive and non-invasive procedures.Teaches patients and their families about current illness, medical tests, and general healthcare.Provides appropriate assignment, supervision, and direction to unlicensed personnel for optimum patient care.Documents patient assessments, interventions, care, and teaching in the electronic medical record.Evaluates care provided and communicates patient status and results to the interdisciplinary team.Performs other duties as assigned.Responds effectively to patient crisis or emergency situations.Maintains regular, consistent, and punctuatio...