Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Surgery Center, Operating Room - BONUS AVAILABLE

Job TitleResponsible for directing patient care during surgical procedures according to the AORN standards of care, specifically during the intraoperative phase of surgical procedures.Duties And ResponsibilitiesProvide direct patient care under an approved protocol. Evaluate outcomes and adjust nursing care processes as needed to ensure optimal patient care.Assess patient information; develop plan of care to meet need of patient.Prepare and test equipment in advance of specific surgical procedures.Administer patient support and/or teaching prior to anesthesia induction.Monitor the surgical needs of the patient and participate as a team member to achieve outcomes.Document all significant information reflecting patient care plan.Maintain aseptic techniques and report deviations from standards and nursing practices.Communicate with physicians and other departments to consult on patient status and to ensure continuity of care.Prepare for continuing care of patient following discharge.Assume responsibility for own professional development, setting goals and striving to achieve them through available resources, such as attending seminars, inservices and/or reading journals.Performs all other related duties as assigned.RequirementsGraduation from an accredited nursing program and a minimum of three years job-related experience or equivalent is required. RI State Licensure is also required. BLS required.About UsCare New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation's top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.EEO StatementsAmericans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis. EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.