Responsibilities:
- Maintain a good working knowledge of medications commonly used in the procedural setting, BLS and ACLS for full time and part time employees. Registered Nurses will have 3 months to obtain ACLS certification.
- Have knowledge of IV insertion skills and the fluids used, to include antibiotics given.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment of a patient and reassess as needed.
- Have the ability to assess and reassess pain, utilize appropriate pain management techniques, and educate the patient/family.
- Perform all aspects of care (pre-operatively, intra-operatively, and post-operatively) in an environment optimizing patient safety and reducing the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.
- Be able to formulate an individualized plan of care for each patient.
- Possess knowledge of cardiac monitoring and identifying dysrhythmias.
- For assisting the physician during procedures, the candidate must be able to:
- Make use of a working knowledge of scopes and care.
- Label specimens correctly.
- Assist in transport of patient to recovery.
- Communicate patient information to the recovery RN.
- Treat family and patients with respect and dignity.
- Carry out medical and procedural aseptic techniques and universal precautions.
- Meet current documentation standards and policies and complete these items during each workday.
Qualifications:
- Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN desirable. Able to read and communicate in English. BLS and ACLS.
- Experience: One to three years of nursing practice, preferably in a peri-operative setting, or in an Operating Room.
- Type of Employees Supervised: non-licensed when requested,
- Licensure: RN Licensed by the State of Hawaii
- Special Training: Must have training or self-paced instruction in information management, and be able to utilize computers and various software programs such as: Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint