Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Summit, NJ
Med Ninjas
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description –  OR RN

Job Function 1: Assessment Skills

Has competent knowledge of all the normal stages of growth and development from Pediatric to Geriatric and delivers patient care appropriately. Performs thorough assessments that are systematic, comprehensive and accurate.

Job Function 02: Clinical Skills

Consistently demonstrates competent clinical skills. Performs direct patient care activities in support of patient care delivery and team concept. Provides competent and appropriate nursing care to the population of the unit. Demonstrates knowledge and skill of emergency equipment and procedures.

Job Function 03: Documentation

Maintains complete and accurate documentation. Demonstrates knowledge of documentation guidelines. Assumes primary responsibility for documenting components of the nursing process and patient’s progress toward meeting outcomes in the patient’s chart including patient education.

Job Function 04: Professionalism

Demonstrates professional practice responsibility. Demonstrates knowledge of policies and procedures and is able to identify areas for clinical and professional growth.

Job Function 05: Patient Satisfaction

Consistently responds to patient’s/families and co-workers in a professional, courteous, positive manner to promotes an environment where the patient and family is at the center and the patient care team works cooperatively toward their goal and objectives. Maintains confidentiality according to HIPPA guidelines.

Job Function 06: Safety

Consistently follows the National Patient Safety Goals including following Universal Protocol and identifying patient’s utilizing 2 patient identifiers. Demonstrates use of safe transfer techniques and proper body mechanics for self, and patient’s.

Job Function 07: Unit Specific Job Function

Demonstrates knowledge of the conditions/diagnoses, procedures and equipment encountered for surgical patient’s. Individualizes patient care according to the procedure and type of anesthesia across the continuum of care. Assesses patient reaction and understanding of procedure/instructions.

Job Function 08: Responsibility and Accountability

Contributes to the perioperative team by assuming responsibility and accountability for directing patient care by prioritizing the care of patient’s depending on their needs and any changes in their condition.

Job Function 09: Patient Education and Chart Completion

Assesses patient’s understanding of surgical procedure/instructions, actively including the patient and family members in teaching. Performs pre-operative and postoperative assessment and education.

Job Function 10: Duties Specific to PAT RN

Supports the completion of patient testing in a timely manner. Evaluates Pre Admission Testing (PAT) orders for appropriateness and for potential omissions based on proposed surgery, patient age, and current state of health.

Physical Requirements

As defined by Occupation Safety/OMS