• Patient Care:
  • Assess, instruct, and prepare patients prior to surgery.
  • Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and correct. 
  • Initiate IV’s and ensure patients are informed about the procedure. 
  • Knowledge and understanding of the peri-operative process to ensure patient safety including tenets of patient advocacy, environmental control, efficient allocation of resources, maintenance of asepsis, integration and coordination of care, and collaboration with peers. 
  • Possess a working knowledge of aseptic technique and its application to reduce occurrence of nosocomial infection by directing attention to infection control measures and environmental safety practices. 
  • Has a working knowledge of the physiological and anatomical aspects of procedural intervention as performed in an outpatient setting.
  •  Continuously observe and record vital signs like heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation post anesthesia. Monitor measurement of progress and observe readiness for discharge. 
  • Administer medications to alleviate pain and discomfort per MD orders. 
  • Evaluate patients for signs of complications related to anesthesia or surgery.
  • Participation in family teaching. 
  • Be familiar and enforce all standards of care necessary to maintain accreditation. 
  • Present a professional and caring attitude to patients and peers.
• Documentation and Record Keeping:
  • Maintain confidentiality of patients. 
  • Maintaining and Entering accurate data into electronic health records (EHRs)
  • Conduct count of controlled substances consistent with applicable regulations and internal policy. 
  • Proficient with patient pictures for before & after treatments
  • Maintain accurate records of patient status, interventions, and observations. 
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Collaborating with medical staff respectfully. Recognize and use proper lines of communication.
  • Participate in training, orientation, and staff development programs. 
  • Working with physicians, other nurses, and support staff to coordinate care.
  • Assume responsibility for creating a safe therapeutic environment in which the patient's psychological, physiological and physical needs are identified, anticipated, and met. 
• Other Responsibilities:
  • Assure patient and employee safety by following all facility rules and regulations. Addressing any personal safety issues and assuring a safe physical environment for all. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Nursing

Preferred Education or Experience

• Preferably experience in a clinic or hospital.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to help patients with mobility/lifting when needed. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, walking, standing, squatting, and reach items both high and low.