RN - Operating Department

Job Highlights

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Responsibilities

• Performs all responsibilities and duties required by the unit specific to the scope of service.
• Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided.
• Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care.
• Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
• Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
• Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
• Communicates with others to resolve issues and offers constructive feedback for professional development.
• Identifies own learning needs and initiates solutions.
• Prepares OR Suite with supplies, equipment, medications, and other needs.
• Interviews patient utilizing patient's name and birthdate.
• Transports patient to appropriate OR Suite and onto OR Table using safety precautions.
• Appropriately positions and preps patient for procedure utilizing positional aides and guidelines.
• Supports surgical team during procedure by responding to requests and providing extra supplies, blood, specimens, cultures, other meds, dressing, etc.
• Transports patient to PACU or specific unit and provides handoff to receiving RN.

About CARLE

Carle Health is a healthcare organization operating in Illinois, offering a wide range of services including clinical care, health insurance, research, and academics. They have a team of nearly 16,500 members providing high-quality care through eight hospitals, physician group practices, health insurance plans, and medical education institutions, with a focus on innovation, diversity, and community impact.