Registered Nurse

Overview

Registered Nurse - Surgery Center
Timonium, MD
Pay From: $40 per hour

• Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse) with valid Maryland license
• Have PACU experience
• CPR certification
• ACLS
• Experience with pain management or ortho cases

• The Registered Nurse will be responsible for the following:
• Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout his/her surgical experience
• Maintain a friendly, positive and caring attitude with all patients, physicians and staff
• Maintain excellent physical and mental health
• Provide patient education during all phases of the patient''s experience at the Center
• Ensure that the proper supplies and equipment are available in the Pre-Op and PACU
• Ensure that equipment is functioning properly
• Charge for all supplies used in Pre-Op and PACU
• Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time used
• A proper documentation of patient care provided
• Identify actual and potential risks to patients and others;
  Take action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safety in the facility
• Prepare for arrival of patients to the surgery center by ensuring that proper supplies and equipment are available
• Review the patient chart and health history to assure that the necessary pre-operative evaluations have been completed
• Ensure that consent form has been signed
• Admit and prepare patients for surgery
• Provide ongoing information to the patient and his/her caregiver to assure that they understand all procedures and feel as comfortable as possible
• Communicate with other health care team members to assure continuity of care
• Receive patient in the recovery room after surgery
• Assess and evaluate the patient
• Continuously monitor the patient during his recovery phase
• Document the status of the patient and the care provided
• Incorporate a sense of wellness by allowing the patient''s family to be reunited with him/her as soon as feasible and by encouraging self-care by the patient
• Provide discharge instructions to the patient and his caregiver, asking for confirmation of understanding
• Complete all necessary documentation on Recovery Room nurses' record
• Perform daily crash cart checks
• Perform other duties as assigned

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.

Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act.