Registered Nurse - Lexington, United States - OMS 360

Description

Location

3159 Beaumont Centre Circle, Suite 110,

Lexington, KY, 40513,

United States
Employee Type

Full Time

Registered Nurse Position Summary and Purpose:

Primarily responsible for assisting the doctor in surgery cases, daily drug counts, monitor IV sedation, order all medications.

Registered Nurse Responsibilities

:

Not to be considered all inclusive
Registered Nurse Essential Functions:

Patient Care :

1.

Health History
2.

Monitor vitals
3.

Start I.V.
4.

Observe during surgery – Patient assessment, physician assistance, rotate through surgical suites to observe and assist if needed.
Daily Routines:

1.

Drug counts – in safe and tackle box – AM and PM
2.

Turn on 02/N20 tanks in AM and off in the PM
3.

Place anesthetics in rooms (locked drawer) and other anesthetics at Nursing Station (locked box)
4.

Syringe boxes – make up and place labeled syringes as needed in rooms
5.

Monitor and replace reversal drugs in rooms (Narcan, Romazicon, and accessory drugs)
6.

Check refrigerated meds & temperature daily.
7.

Call previous days patients
8.

Check defibrillator
Nursing Calls:

1.

Medical clearance – coordinate and schedule
2.

Assist all personnel
3.

Answer calls from patients concerning care – return calls
Office Nursing/Medical Supplies:

1.

Order all medications, i.e. antibiotics, steroids, sedation drugs and code cart supplies
2.

Coordinate all ordering with Nicholasville and Richmond offices nurses
Code Cart Maintenance:

1.

Monthly drug check – Check expiration date – Reorder as indicated
2.

Emergency equipment – organize and keep updated – reorder as indicated
3.

Make up emergency kits
4.

Per current ACLS guidelines, update Code Cart
5.

Defibrillator – check/record daily
6.

Algorhythm emergency kits pre-made
Miscellaneous Duties:

1.

Order syringe labels, consent forms, post-op materials, 02/N20
2.

Order and dispense employee TB skin tests yearly
3.

Schedule/coordinate ACLS & PALS every 2 years
Registered Nurse Minimum Qualifications:

Professionalism and service orientation towards patients and attention to detail are essential.

Requires excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience:

Minimum of one year experience in a hospital surgical setting working as a nurse.
Education:

State of KY RN license, CPR training credentials.

Must have current ACLS certification.
OMS360 is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

OUR CORE VALUES
Teamwork:

We are one community; partners with a shared vision of success. We are more powerful together than alone.
Integrity:

We communicate honestly, transparently, and authentically. We take responsibility for our actions, building our reputation by doing what is right.
Growth-Minded:

We seek to constantly adapt and improve. We provide pathways for personal and professional fulfillment.
Excellence:

We are a performance-driven organization, with a passion for excellence in service and outcomes. We are committed to being the best version of ourselves each day.
Respect:

We actively listen and seek to understand. We are welcoming to all; treating others with dignity, compassion, and kindness.

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