RN-Surgery (PER DIEM)

General Purpose of Job:

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing services both direct and indirect for the care and treatment of pediatric through geriatric patients. The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individual patient care according to Nursing Services policies, procedures and standards of care. Accepts responsibility for the supervision and direction of co-workers in the implementation of the nursing care plan.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Assesses patient condition and initiates nursing and or medical care in accordance with established guidelines.
• Develops, implements and evaluates a plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient and documents accurately in the medical record.
• Prepares OR suite for surgery by cleaning room, opening supplies using sterile technique, setting up appropriate equipment.
• Circulates surgical and endoscopy cases, assisting anesthesia provider as needed.
• Reports pertinent data of patient to conditions to physician, Manager, House Supervisor and other medical staff as appropriate.
• Acts as liaison between members of the health care team, patient and patient's family, exemplifying the ICARE values and engages in patient/family teaching, as appropriate.
• Maintains professional standards and knowledge of current trends in nursing.
• Maintains equipment, supplies and environmental safety.
• Receives, reviews, documents and implements physician orders for assigned patients.