Registered Nurse, Plastic Surgery

Overview

The Registered Nurse will work alongside the surgeons and other nurses in our healthcare setting.  This role will be responsible for circulating, scrubbing, caring for patients pre- and post-operative, while helping patients achieve their desired results and in support of the other staff.

Responsibilities

• Pre-oping patients for medical clearance
• Monitoring patients during the procedure and providing post-op care and instructions
• Maintain a safe work environment and play a large role in educating patients on specific procedures, explaining what to expect before, during, and after
• As well as working in the OR, this RN will aid in patient visits, triage, inventory, etc.
• Administering medications and using medical equipment
• Keeping good records and maintaining patients’ charts
• The ability to work as part of a team in a clinical setting
• Maintain a safe, hygienic working environment
• Prepare rooms and medical equipment and decontaminate instruments
• Maintains a ONETeam mindset using the foundation of our core values, the 3Ps: Positivity, Productivity, and Professionalism.
• Support APDerm’s mission and culture of high-quality standards by carrying out applicable policies, procedures and established industry standards, laws and regulations. Examples include adhering to privacy and data protection practices, ensuring a safe workplace, and reporting observed or suspected behavior and actions that do not meet APDerm standards.
• Complete all assigned required training by the deadline including, but not limited the Code of Conduct, Privacy & Data Security, and OSHA.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Plastic Surgery Experience – Preferred
• OR experience – 1 Year prior experience Required
• PACU or ICU experience – 1 Year prior experience Required
• Education: Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited college or university
• Licensure, Certification, Registration: BLS, ALCS certification, Current MA state nursing license

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment with an adaptable personality
• Necessary to be a proactive person and able to have foresight to prepare for upcoming situations

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Standing for long periods, lifting moderate weight and working in environments where there may be infectious material