Registered Nurse - Minor Procedures

Role Overview

This position involves practicing professional nursing by performing independent and delegated medical functions aligned with accepted standards. Responsibilities include providing patient care through health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, utilizing specialized knowledge and judgment. The nurse focuses on patient needs, building strong relationships, and ensuring safety and quality in all interactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to quality, safety, and emergency policies, ensuring safe medication administration and infection control.
• Evaluate health status through data collection and assessment, analyzing reports to identify issues and develop care plans.
• Prioritize patient needs, triage in person or via phone, and implement appropriate interventions, including emergency response.
• Provide health education and counseling, and execute delegated medical functions such as administering medications and therapies.
• Coordinate care across healthcare services, manage patient populations, and advocate for patients.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of one year of RN experience and one year operating room experience.
• Graduate of an approved RN program with clinical hours supervised by faculty or preceptor.
• State RN licensure, BLS, and ACLS certifications.
• Strong customer service skills, knowledge of surgical instruments, sterile techniques, and intra-operative medications.
• Ability to work with interruptions, handle hazardous materials, and assist with patient lifts as needed.