Job Description
The Clinical Nurse in the Operating Room assesses, plans, coordinates, and manages patient care throughout their stay, focusing on discharge readiness and care transitions.
Responsibilities include implementing physician orders, administering medications, performing treatments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and evaluating patient needs.
Provides primary and emergency care, collaborates on care plans, and guides ancillary staff to ensure high-quality, compassionate care.
Qualifications include a nursing diploma or degree, current RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications, with preferred prior nursing assistant experience.
Must demonstrate sound nursing judgment, ongoing education, and knowledge of quality improvement principles.
This role may involve handling sensitive information, requiring strict adherence to confidentiality and privacy standards.