Overview
Portsmouth Surgery Center (ASC) is a multi-specialty facility providing advanced outpatient surgical care. Our mission is to deliver high-quality healthcare services across various medical specialties in a patient-centered and efficient manner. With a team of skilled professionals, we strive for excellence in clinical and operational performance.
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse for our Operating Room team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in surgical nursing and demonstrate exceptional clinical skills in a fast-paced environment. As a vital member of our healthcare team, you will provide high-quality patient care, ensuring safety and comfort during surgical procedures.
Responsibilities
- Assess the health care needs of the patient and takes appropriate action by planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
- Determines care that is appropriate to the age of the patient with consideration to physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs.
- Renders advanced nursing care including the administration of medications and IV fluids.
- Utilizes equipment and technology to implement nursing interventions and patient care insuring safety and adherence to policy and procedure.
- Follows guidelines for obtaining, handling, and disposition of specimens.
- Adjusts the plan of care according to changes in the patient’s condition.
- Sets priorities and organizes work to deliver efficient patient care.
- Meets the learning needs of the patient through assessment, individualized instruction, and reassessment of understanding.
- Communicates plan of care to patient, family, and other health care members.
- Provides documentation in the medical record that reflects all aspects of care provided.
- Assumes charge responsibilities when necessary.
- Monitors and maintains sterile technique in the operating room.
- Assists the surgeon, anesthesiologist and maintain supplies for the surgical tech in the operating room.
- Utilizes knowledge pertaining to patient positioning and directs the process as necessary.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Incorporates Portsmouth Surgery Center standards to best serve quality patient care.
- Works in Central Service, decontaminating and sterilizing instruments as needed.
- Pulls cases for the next day, making sure items needed are there or the appropriate personnel is notified.
- Assists in Pre-op as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Quality Improvement:
- Participate in the monitoring activities of the quality assurance program.
- Complies with Policies and Procedures and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.
- Personal Development and Professionalism:
- Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.
- Attends in service, conferences and meetings as required
- Attends annual Safety and Competency education session
- Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, ACLS, and PALS, as offered by Portsmouth Surgery Center.
- Act in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of Portsmouth Surgery Center.
- Maintain patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
- Follow Portsmouth Surgery Center professional conduct and dress code policy.
- Communicate effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians and their office staff, patients and employees.
- Assists with other responsibilities of Portsmouth Surgery Center as deemed necessary by management
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
- Previous experience in an Operating Room setting.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while demonstrating excellent communication skills.
- Join our team and contribute to providing exceptional surgical care while advancing your nursing career!
Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
