Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Eastern Niagara Hospital-Lockport
Lockport, NY

Operating Nurse (RN) ASC

Job Description Salary: 31.62-47.42 USD Facility: Ambulatory Surgery Center Lockport Shift: Shift 1 Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000 Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No Work Schedule: Days and Evenings Hours: RN position for the Operating Room, ten hour shifts, 7a-5p, 8a-6up, possibly 9a-7p if needed. No weekends, Holidays or call Summary: The Operating Nurse anticipates and fulfills the needs of the patients, coordinates activities in room, and communicates effectively with staff and others. He/she assures that documentation is appropriate, accurate, and complete. The Operating Nurse collaborates with other disciplines to revise the patient care plans according to changing patient needs. He/she also ensures individual skills are current by attending relevant education programs and maintaining status. Responsibilities: EDUCATION * Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing * Current registration as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New York * BSN strongly preferred * BLS Certification required EXPERIENCE * Two (2) years of acute care experience required * One (1) year of operating room experience or completion of a postgraduate perioperative program preferred KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Computer skills * Ability to communicate with all levels of staff including physicians, etc. WORKING CONDITIONS: * The position required heavy physical demands of lifting, positioning patients and moving equipment * Works on a nursing unit and in patient rooms