Registered Nurse - General

Registered Nurse

The Registered Nurse is to provide assistance to the licensed-medical provider in multiple settings including the surgical settings. They are to provide safe, knowledgeable, compassionate individualized care to all patients. Responsible for the following, based on the needs of the organization:

Serve as a patient advocate during patient exam and treatment Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height. Show patients to examination rooms, procedure rooms or operative rooms and prepare them for the physician. Record patients' medical history, medications, allergies, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records. Ensure proper consent forms are obtained prior to preparing a patient for treatment Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician following safety protocol of right dose, right patient, right route, right drug and noting expiration date Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing. Explain all perioperative procedures and provide discharge instructions both verbally and in writing. Prepares the room and patient for surgery. Administers local anesthesia, preps and drapes the patient. Assists the surgeon with surgical instruments and supplies and maintains aseptic technique during sterile procedures. Under surgeon direction, provides prescription information to patient's preferred pharmacy. Inspects sterile items prior to opening and lay supplies out on sterile field in an organized manner Assist physician with surgical procedure while maintaining sterile field. Performs suture removals and assess post op surgical wounds. Assess the patient 's condition throughout the exam, procedure or surgery according to the facility's policies and notify physician of any indication of distress Responsible for cleaning room and medical equipment in between each patient and at the end of the day. Correctly disposes of infection waste and biohazard materials Schedule appointments for patients Change dressings on wounds. Greet patients arriving to surgery center. Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests and/or admission. Inventory and assess the need for instruments, supplies and equipment while keeping the room stocked Performs accurate documentation of all procedures in a timely manner Responds to emergency situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol by having knowledge of equipment and supplies and is familiar with their location Assist physicians in patient, employee, or visitor medical emergencies and ensure proper documentation per facility's policy. Inventory and order medical emergency supplies monthly and ensure all equipment is in proper working order. Adheres to all policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service. Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization.

One (1) year of dermatology experience, does not have to have experience One (1) year of surgical procedures experience, no experience required.

Skills in operating complicated surgical equipment and instruments. Knowledge of Lidocaine toxicity and aware of what to do in emergency situations with medication administration. Knowledgeable in the care and handling of surgical instruments and the operation and testing of sterile processing equipment such as autoclaves and sonic cleaners. Thorough knowledge of medical terminology and sterile technique, required. Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable Management and organizational skills to support the leadership of this function Ability to follow or provide verbal & written instructions with sufficient grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes or misinterpretations Interpersonal skills to support customer service, functional, and team mate support needs Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing Mathematical and/or analytical ability for basic to intermediate problem solving Basic to intermediate computer operation Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook Specialty knowledge of systems relating to job function Knowledge of state and federal regulations for this position; general understanding of HIPAA and AAAHC guidelines Complete a minimum of five hours of CEU's in infection control continuing education pertaining to surgical services on an annual basis. If documented competency completed in suturing, assists surgeon during surgical repair.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.