Peri-Anesthesia/Peri-Operative Nurse

Job Summary

Performs the primary functions of a perioperative/perianesthesia Registered Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of all assigned patients in the Operating Room/PACU/Outpatient Services/pre-op interview/pre-op prep areas during their shift.# Is responsible for meeting the AORN and ASPAN Standards of Nursing Practice.

This nurse is to be able to circulate in the OR suites, Procedure room and Endo suite. To provide moderate sedation/monitoring as needed in other Departments.# Carries out Infection Control policies and procedures. Ensures active communication between him or herself, the patient and Family, other staff, supervisor, physicians, and other hospital departments.

Able to utilize HIM site. Processes information on the Center#s Information System as required in performing job responsibilities.# Assists in reviewing and maintaining department policies. Maintains an active member of a hospital committee. Minimum Qualifications:# Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.

Minimum two years of nursing experience; one of which preferred in OR.# BCLS certification, ACLS, and PALS required.# Possesses valid driver#s license.