Registered Nurse (RN) | Ambulatory Surgical Center | Portland, Maine

Job Description

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Patient assessment is continuous and is documented on the Operating Room record according to policy.
• Nursing interventions are prioritized to provide optimum patient outcomes.
• Knowledge and consideration of potential complications in the care of the peri-operative patient is demonstrated by appropriate patient supplies and organized set up and is reflected in the Nursing Plan of Care.
• Knowledge of anesthetic techniques (general, regional, local) and surgical procedures is demonstrated by documentation and the Nursing Plan of Care.
• Safety is demonstrated by maintaining the patient free from injury during the peri-operative experience.
• Established policies and procedures for aseptic technique will be adhered to.
• Competency with patient care protocols is demonstrated by patient monitoring and documentation.
• Patient transfer / transport is patient focused and transition is efficient.
• Maintaining confidentiality in all aspects of patient care.
• Respect patient and family human rights at all times.
• Maintain patient advocate role at all times.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

decision making ability

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