Registered Nurse (RN)- Procedure Room, Part-time
- Full-time
- Shift: Day
- Location: Upper Chesapeake Health System
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all.
General Summary
This role is considered the minimum role for all nurses who have greater than 12 months experience. Provides and coordinates independent care to patients within a clinical specialty as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team. Utilizes the institution’s care delivery and professional practice models as the frame of reference for practicing as a professional nurse.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Education & Training: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, Bachelors preferred. Currently licensed as an RN in the State of Maryland. Certification in BCLS and ACLS required for OR nurse.
Skills & Abilities: Ability to: a) convey effective verbal and written communications; b) utilize basic assessment and critical thinking skills; c) organize and manage time effectively; d) make independent decisions consistent with current policies; e) adapt hours of availability to changing needs; f) effectively function as a member of a collaborative team; g) respond to emergency situations appropriately.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TASKS and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Proactively participates as a team member in support of the total surgical process.
- Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management.
- Supervises and directs patient care in the operating/procedure room.
- Addresses patient needs specific to the surgical procedure.
- Transports patients to or from the operating/procedure room, as needed.
- Verifies planned procedure(s) with patient and discusses plan of care.
- Administers medication(s) per order of physician, documents appropriately.
- Ensures a correct sponge, needle, sharps, and instrument count (as applicable to the procedure).
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