Registered Nurse - OR job in Lexington, KY

Company: Gifted Healthcare
Location: Lexington
Posted on: October 15, 2020

Job Description:

Operating Room/ OR Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job
Operating Room/ OR Registered Nurses are a critical part of the surgical team. OR RNs care for patients before, during, and after surgery, as well as assist the surgeon in procedures. Operating Room nurses provide direct and individualized care to patients.
Operating Room/OR RN Responsibilities:

• Prepares, administers, and records prescribed medications.
  
• Consults and coordinates with medical team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
  
• Manages the care of patients requiring surgical procedures
  
• Creates and maintains sterile/ safe surgical environment
  
• Takes and monitors patient vital signs
  
• Conducts pre- and post-operative education
  
• Records all care information accurately and completely
  
• Preps operating room for patient procedure
  
• Monitors equipment and cares for patient accordingly
  
• Provides support to patient and family members
  
• Teaches patient and family how to manage their post-treatment home care needs
  
• The RN performs other position related duties as assigned

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