RN - OR

Registered NurseThe staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver responsible for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The RN provides care via the nursing process, trends, technology, and resources within the institution's philosophy. Responsibilities include performing duties specific to the scope of service. The RN implements procedures and theories related to their area of practice. Maintaining accurate documentation of nursing care is essential to ensure the integration of information for the healthcare team. Completing initial assessments upon patient admission and developing appropriate plans of care that reflect patient and family needs is necessary. The RN implements the plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifying the plan of care based on continuous evaluation is required. Responsibility for patient and employee safety involves reporting and correcting safety hazards and incidents. Effective communication with others is essential for resolving issues. Offering constructive feedback assists in the professional development of peers. Conferring with colleagues helps to expand the knowledge base. Identifying personal learning needs and initiating appropriate solutions is crucial. Fulfilling departmental competencies is a requirement. Providing post-operative care for the complex surgical population is part of the role. Assessing and intervening appropriately ensures positive outcomes during the post-operative phase. Monitoring and caring for newly tracheostomies is an essential duty. Assessing and managing wounds requiring advanced wound management is necessary. The RN assesses, manages, and educates patients and families on new ostomies. Collaboration with residency services in the surgical field is required.