What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Operating Room position at Piedmont Outpatient Surgery Center LLC?
Description
We are a busy outpatient surgical center located in Winston Salem , NC and we are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our nursing staff in providing excellent health care to our patients. This position will work in the Operating Room and/or Pre-op/PACU. Our first commitment is to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered treatment for medical problems involving the ear, nose and throat. The following values guide the delivery of our services:
Quality
Our professional staff is committed at all times to providing the highest standard of patient care, using state-of-the-art treatment procedures.
Teamwork
Our physicians and health care professionals approach complex patient needs by coordinating the application of their special skills.
Integrity
We value integrity and will be scrupulously honest in our interactions not only with patients but also with insurers, vendors, and employees.
Fairness
We will always seek to balance others’ interests with our own. We treat our employees fairly and pursue equitable relationships with all our partners in the health care delivery system.
Enjoyment
We want your visit with POSC to be a positive experience. Our staff is committed to enjoying their work and believes you will experience that dedication in the care you receive.
A Bachelor's degree in nursing and a state license are essential requirements for consideration. A professional, friendly attitude, effective communication skills, the ability to work independently and the ability to multi-task are keys to becoming successful in this role.
Duties would include but are not limited to:
- Maintaining accurate, complete health care records and reports.
- Administering medications to patients and monitoring them for side effects and reactions.
- Recording patient vital signs and medical information.
- Ordering medical diagnostic and clinical tests.
- Monitoring, reporting, and recording symptoms or changes in patient conditions.
- Administering non-intravenous medications.
- Assessing, implementing, planning, or evaluating patient nursing care plans by working with healthcare team members.
- Modifying patient health treatment plans as indicated by patient conditions and responses.
- Assisting in surgical procedures
- Overall patient care
Requirements
- Bachelor degree or master degree in nursing.
- Experience of 2 years or more as a registered nurse
- Current state licensure as a registered nurse and BLS certification required.
- American Heart Association BLS/CPR (or willing to certify within one year)
- ACLS certification (or be willing to certify within one year)
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians and clinic staff.
- Basic computer skills.
- Professional, friendly attitude.