Nurse (Operating Room)

Job Title

Registered Nurse

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Utilizes the nursing process in identifying individual patient problems and in developing, implementing and evaluating patient care plans.

Provides patient education and self-management support by making weekly/monthly calls to encourage patient to meet goals.

Communicates the patient needs and recommended treatment to care team

Operating Room Duties, including Pre-Op and PACU, circulating RN

Provides comprehensive nursing care and care management services to patients based on a nursing history/assessment, facility accepted clinical standing orders, policies/procedures and the physician's medical plan of care. Participates as a crucial member and leads the care team.

Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Registered Nurse Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases, consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available, as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance.