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Qualifications

The Pre/Post-operative Staff Nurse must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, and be currently licensed to practice nursing in the State of Maryland

A minimum of one year experience in acute care is required

The successful candidate must have the ability to work independently as well as function within a team; have the ability to assess patient needs, determine priorities, plan and direct pre/post-operative care of the patient; present good public relation skills; and possess the ability to handle stress

Surgery: EGD/Colonoscopy and Pain Management procedures

Pre/Post Operative: 1 year (Required)

Responsibilities

Summary: The Pre/Post-operative Staff Nurse is responsible for the patient’s admission to the facility, comprehensive pre-operative care, immediate post-operative care, and stabilization for return to the home environment

Full description

Summary: The Pre/Post-operative Staff Nurse is responsible for the patient’s admission to the facility, comprehensive pre-operative care, immediate post-operative care, and stabilization for return to the home environment. POSITION DUTIES 1. Responsible for patient’s admission and pre-operative care; holistic preparation for surgery, considering all needs, including pre-operative education, escort/family members, psychosocial needs, utilizing preference cards, and acting under established protocols, practices, and standing orders. 2. Responsible for the patient’s post-operative care and stabilization; holistic preparation for return to the home environment, considering all needs, including post-discharge care, escort/family members, educational and psychosocial needs, utilizing preference cards and acting under established protocols, practices, and standing orders. 3. Performs thorough and accurate continual patient assessment, anticipating potential problems and reporting pertinent assessments to the anesthesiologist, supervisor, and/or surgeon appropriately. Strong IV placement skills a must. 4. Documents actions in medical record completely and accurately in a timely manner. 5. Keeps safety of patient, self, and others a primary concern at all times; acts appropriately in an emergency situation. 6. Acts as discharge nurse when assigned, giving holistic and thorough discharge education. 7. Demonstrates good nursing knowledge base and rationale for actions, including cardiac monitoring. 8. Supervises and directs, as delegated, the activities of non-professional personnel. 9. Utilizes equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently, assisting with stocking, replenishing, and preparation of supplies. 10. Shows flexibility in accommodating schedule changes, i.e. working late or early, changing work days, etc. 11. Organizes work effectively and appropriately to finish in a timely manner, and demonstrates the ability to produce results. 12. Contributes to increased morale and positive attitude in the department and facility. 13. Makes post-operative phone calls, assessing patient status and reporting any pertinent information to supervisor and/or anesthesiologist. 14. Maintains current CPR certification and ACLS. POSITION CHARACTERISTICS In rare cases it may be necessary to perform some overtime beyond regularly scheduled work hours to provide patient care. The Pre/Post-operative Staff Nurse must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, and be currently licensed to practice nursing in the State of Maryland. A minimum of one year experience in acute care is required. Cardiac monitored nursing care preferred. The successful candidate must have the ability to work independently as well as function within a team; have the ability to assess patient needs, determine priorities, plan and direct pre/post-operative care of the patient; present good public relation skills; and possess the ability to handle stress. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $81,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Flexible schedule • Free parking • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Medical Specialty: • Surgery Physical Setting: • Outpatient Schedule: 8 hour shift • Monday to Friday : : MedStar Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our patients, associates, and providers and adheres to all COVID-19 recommendations from the CDC and the MedStar Health safety leaders. Experience: • Pre/Post Operative: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: • BLS/ACLS Certification (Required) • RN (Required) Work Location: One location Mandatory COVID-19 and Flu vaccination

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39.00 - $44.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Following CDC Guidelines.

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• ACLS/BLS Certification (Required)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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