What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Circulating Operating Room - Full-Time Days position at Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services?
Role Overview
The RN Clinical Periop Nurse is a vital member of an interdisciplinary team providing high-quality, safe, and patient-centered perioperative care.
They practice in a clinical environment guided by evidence-based standards, professional models, and shared governance, ensuring individualized care that respects cultural diversity and patient preferences.
Key Responsibilities
The RN Clinical Periop Nurse is a vital member of an interdisciplinary team providing high-quality, safe, and patient-centered perioperative care.
They practice in a clinical environment guided by evidence-based standards, professional models, and shared governance, ensuring individualized care that respects cultural diversity and patient preferences.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation—using critical thinking and evidence-based practices.
- Partner with patients and families through effective communication, education, and involving them in care planning.
- Coordinate and document safe, quality care, promoting teamwork, respectful communication, and a collaborative environment.
- Support performance improvement initiatives and participate in research, data collection, and protocol development.
- Serve as a preceptor or mentor, fostering professional development and creating a healthy work environment.
- Uphold organizational policies, regulatory standards, and clinical competencies, ensuring compliance with safety and quality goals.
- Minimum of 5 years of direct patient care nursing experience.
- Associates or Diploma in Nursing (Bachelors preferred).
- Current RN license (single-state or multi-state compact).
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required upon hire.
- Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills, with a commitment to evidence-based practice and professional growth.