What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery RN position at North Sunflower Medical Center?
Department:
Surgery
Schedule:
Monday-Friday (Hours To Be Discussed During Interview)
Summary: The RN in the Pre-Op area and Recovery Room provides professional nursing care for the patient during the pre and post-operative course. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care of the patient. The RN will assure that the patient is prepared for discharge by providing the necessary education to the patient and their caregiver.
- Work with all members of the healthcare team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout his surgical experience.
- Maintain a friendly, positive, and caring attitude with all patients, physicians and staff.
- Provide patient educations during all phases of the patient’s experience.
- Prepare for arrival of patients to the surgery center by ensuring that proper supplies and equipment are available to you.
- Review the patient chart and health history to assure that the necessary pre-operative evaluations have been completed. Ensure that consents have been filled out correctly and signed.
- Admit and prepare patients for surgery. Provide ongoing information to the patient and their caregiver to assure that they understand all procedures and feel as comfortable as possible.
- Perform nursing assessment of patient, start IV, and order medications.
- Communicate with other health care team members to assure continuity of care.
- Receive patient in the recovery room after surgery. Assess and evaluate the patient. Continuously monitor the patient during their recovery phase. Document the status of the patient and the care provided.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current licensure as an RN in Mississippi
- Current certification as a BLS Healthcare provider
- Critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment
- Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment
Great Benefits Include:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- State Retirement
- Vacation
- Holidays
- Sick Time
- Dental
- Vision
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Discount Employee Pharmacy Program at our Pharmacy
- Clinic Visits at no cost to full-time employees
If you feel you want a challenge with excellent benefits,
please complete an application using the link below:
This institution is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
Date Posted: 4/6/2023
Salary : $50,100 - $63,500