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Registered Nurse - Operating Room (Part Time) As the Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in acting as the supervisor of the patient, while in the preoperative, operative, and recovery room areas, including direct supervision of LPNs, Technicians, ancillary staff and medical assistants, acting as patient advocate, and ensuring that quality care is administered. You will be responsible for providing quality care using the nursing process, the medical plan of care and organizational policies. Job Duties & Essential Functions: Educate patient and family on surgical procedures and set appropriate expectations Review patient health questionnaires and medical clearance; address any concerns prior to procedure Assess patient charts for accuracy and review patient history, records baseline, physical status, and any change in status, relay to physician as appropriate Provide emotional support for patients pre and post operatively Provide timely and accurate communication to all surgical staff, update frequently Review medical clearances and any necessary pre-operative tests to ensure completeness, report necessary history to anesthesia Assess and interview patients to establish baseline vital signs and physical status; report and accurately document observations to operating team Assist patients to operative suite and recovery areas while assessing the postoperative status, receiving report from circulating Registered Nurse RN; assure patient comfort Assist in the discharging of patients Obtain and stock surgical rooms with supplies and equipment for each specific procedure Maintain knowledge of drugs used and administer safely and accurately as required and directed by a physician provider Rotate sterile supplies and remove outdated items Dispose of contaminated needle containers in appropriate receptacle Special projects and other duties may be assigned as needed. Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Nursing required or equivalent relative experience Minimum of 2 years management/supervisory experience Current ACLS/BLS certification required Experience in OR circulating role Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills Above average customer service skills and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in an ambulatory setting

Salary Range: $43.00 - $52.00