Urology OR Nurse — Perioperative Care Specialist

United Surgical Partners International; Dakota Dunes (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunes Surgical Hospital is seeking an experienced Operating Room/Pre-Op/PACU RN to provide direct and indirect professional nursing care to patients. You will evaluate and document all care components using the nursing process across Pre-Op, OR, and PACU.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited program, current RN licensure, BLS and ACLS, and the ability to work in a high-stress environment as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of accredited college or university.
• Registered Professional Nurse with current state licensure.
• BLS & ACLS certifications.
• Ability to function in a high stress environment.
• Team player.
• Flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Knows and adheres to the policies of the Dunes Surgical Hospital and demonstrates fiscal responsibility.
• Follows nursing care policies, procedures, goals, and objectives according to accepted standards.
• Ensures that the surgical room is sterile and safe for the patient.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing care for patients based on specific patient needs and according to the physician’s orders.
• Must have strong attention to detail and physical stamina to handle long, arduous work hours.
• Assesses the needs of the patient during the procedure to ensure the best outcome.
• Works with a physician to develop the care plan for the patient during the surgery.
• Continues to evaluate the patient’s condition during the procedure and makes changes to the care plan as necessary.
• Maintains and demonstrates current skills and knowledge of intravenous therapy, medication administration and effects, patient assessment, airway maintenance, patient teaching, emotional/social support of patients and families, and other needed clinical competencies.
• Ensures that the sterile field is not compromised during the procedure.
• Keeps the surgical area clean and organized for the scrub nurse and the physician; removes instruments and sponges as they are used during the procedure.
• Organizes and prepare medical records of patients.Documents care appropriately and thoroughly.Follows up on missing data and other patient care needs.
• Remains calm and functions as a team member during stressful crises.
• Seeks involvement in activities that promote professional growth and behavior.
• Actively participates in appropriate committees as assigned.
• Follows OSHA and other standards for protection against blood-borne pathogens.
• Uses good body mechanics.
• Informs management of applicable day-to-day situations.
• Follows employee health and other personnel and staffing policies.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS & ACLS

High-stress resilience

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Dunes Surgical Hospital is seeking an experienced Operating Room/Pre-Op/PACU RN to provide direct and indirect professional nursing care to patients. You will evaluate and document all care components using the nursing process across Pre-Op, OR, and PACU.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited program, current RN licensure, BLS and ACLS, and the ability to work in a high-stress environment as part of a collaborative team.