Registered Nurse - Redwood City, United States - Peninsula Surgery Center

Peninsula Surgery Center

Verified Company

Redwood City, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Job Duties

Participate as a team member in support of the total perioperative process
Admit patient to perioperative setting & conduct preoperative patient interview, assessment, and education, counseling, and testing
Explain informed consent for surgery and answer any questions the patient/family members may have
Communicate team members regarding changes in the OR schedule (time, procedure, addons, moveups, and late arrivals), patient/family special needs/concerns, and staffing changes/problems
Administer medications and perform safe, individualized care for the patients
Effectively communicate with the team, physicians, and patient family members regarding the patient's status
Develop a plan of care to meet patient's needs related to surgical condition
Confirm that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice
Maintain order and cleanliness of postoperative area
Obtain lab tests and results as indicated; report abnormal values per policy
Explain postoperative plan of care to the patient/patient's family including what to expect during the recovery phase and how the family plays a role
Perform postoperative telephone contact to assess patient's postop status and provide further education and advise as needed

Required Education and License/Certification

Associates level degree from an accredited school of nursing required; Bachelor's level preferred
Active RN California License
Current AHA BLS/ACLS Certification

Qualifications and Skills

Minimum two (2) years' experience in the recovery room at an acute care facility preferred (in the last five years); Orthopedic experience preferred.
Experience in the post anesthesia recovery required
ASC experience preferred
Strong ethical and moral character references
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians and with their office personnel, coworkers, and other healthcare facilities in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner
Ability to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, and general public
Ability to make decisions and solve problems
Language skills adequate for highlevel written, interpersonal, and telephone communication in American English
Electronic Medical Record experience; EPIC experience preferred

Benefits