Surgical RN

Scope/Impact

The Surgical RN provides direct patient care and addresses the psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment.

Job Functions

1. Maintains the dignity, modesty, and privacy of the patient and protects the confidentiality of patient information.
2. Anticipates special needs, equipment and supplies for the patient relative to an accurate physical assessment of the patient.
3. Maintains a safe environment for patients and visitors, including timely and effective communication with family members.
4. Assists in cleaning and organizing all clinical areas between cases, as necessary.
5. Evaluates patient’s progress toward desired outcomes, and makes appropriate revisions and interventions as necessary
6. Performs systematic and continuous assessment of the patient and assures that all data are collected, documented, and communicated.
7. Maintains accurate records of controlled substances.
8. Recognizes the need and obtains assistance for the initiation of emergency measures.
9. Reviews and accurately documents physicians’ orders.
10. Reports and documents appropriate incident forms to patients, visitors, and employees.
11. Test equipment functions and reports malfunctions.
12. Reviews and completes medical records charts as directed by the policy and procedure of the hospital.
13. Utilizes non-chargeable items in a cost-effective manner.
14. Demonstrates knowledge regarding patient safety, hazardous materials, universal precautions, and infection control.
15. Identifies and anticipates problems and is actively involved in seeking interventions and solutions.
16. Participates in problem solving across departmental boundaries within established protocols to meet patient needs.
17. The nurse will be expected to document all patient care in the EMR. Chart Checks will be done every 24 hours, patient assessments every 24 hours , patient safety rounds every two hours, care plans updated daily, meals, vitals, I&O, and all other necessary documentation is to be documented each shift, correctly in the EMR.

License(s) / Certification(s) / Registration(s)

Required:  RN, BLS, ACLS,

Preferred: PALS

Education Required

Required: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred: BSN preferred

Amount and Type of Experience

Required:

Preferred: Two years’ experience in the OR preferred