Perioperative RN - Part Time

The Perioperative RN is responsible for assessing, planning and implementing care of patients from admission to discharge monitoring the well-being of the patient before, during and after the operation.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assesses patient status on admission and on an ongoing basis.
• Implements appropriate standards of care based on assessment data and patient's own goals, which are set mutually with the patient and family.
• Coordinates nursing interventions to enhance achievement of expected outcomes and to ensure readiness for discharge post procedure.
• Ensures provisions of patient care in an organized and timely manner.
• Adheres to all surgery center policies and procedures when providing patient care.
• Utilizes nursing care standards when planning and implementing patient care.
• Demonstrates ability to direct and provide for patient care in emergency situations.
• Assesses learning needs according to patient's level of understanding and readiness to learn.
• Strives to be professional, courteous, helpful and cooperative.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and competence of designated skills identified for position.
• Works cooperatively and maintains communication with all team members including physicians, other nurses and ancillary staff, patient representatives and administrative staff.
• Assists with assembling all necessary equipment and supplies for pre procedure, procedure and post procedure area.
• Demonstrates the safe operation of equipment and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.
• Assists in cleaning work areas during and at the end of the shift.
• Demonstrates competent usage of proper body mechanics in all activities.
• Demonstrates understanding of established emergency procedures.
• Assists with quality assurance monitoring and performance improvement projects as requested.
• Maintains dress and appearance according to standards.
• Attends and/or maintains unit based staff meetings, required safety training and yearly education/competency requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality of all facility and patient information as required by facility policy.
• Provides notification of unscheduled absences or tardiness and requests time off in accordance with established departmental procedures.
• Understands and utilizes standards for delegating tasks to LPNs, unlicensed assistive personnel, and ancillary staff.

Education/Experience/ Requirements:

• Associate's degree (A. A. / A. S.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in nursing; or graduate of an accredited school of nursing; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, preferred.
• Specialized Training: Intensive Care Unit / Critical Care Unit, Intensive Care Unit / Critical Care Unit, Pain Management, Operating room, Emergency room
• Certifications: CPR-ACLS certification within 90 days of employment, Active and Unencumbered Arizona RN License
• Equipment: Defibrillator/pacer, Suction machine, Ventilator, RF Multi-gen, Sterilizer, Glucometer

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