RN-Surgery/OR

Company: ScionHealth
Location: Selma
Posted on: April 17, 2025

Job Description:

RN-Surgery/OR at ScionHealth summary:
The RN-Surgery/OR provides direct patient care in the perioperative setting, utilizing the nursing process to ensure effective treatment and support. Responsibilities include coordinating with healthcare teams, administering medications, and educating patients and families about care processes. A focus on critical thinking, advocacy for patient well-being, and compliance with safety standards is essential for this role.
Description

Reports to: Director of Perioperative Services

Job Summary

• Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Essential Functions
  • Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment
  • Appropriately assesses, plans, implements, and evaluate patient care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family
  • Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation
  • Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs
  • Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances
  • Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient Qualifications
    
    Minimum Education
    • Associate's Degree Required Licenses/Certifications
      • Required Licenses [Alabama, United States] Registered Nurse Alabama Registered Nursing (RN) License required.
      • Basic Life Support (BLS)
      • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
      • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
      • Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)
      • Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
      • BLS/CPR is required within 30 days of hire date. ACLS must be obtained within six (6) months of employment. Required Skills
        • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
        • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
          
          Keywords:
          Registered Nurse, Perioperative Nursing, Surgery Nurse, Patient Care, Medical Treatment, Critical Thinking, Healthcare Provider, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Assessment, Nursing Education
          

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