Responsibilities: • Responsible for activities of the operating room outside the sterile field and for managing nursing care of the surgical patient in the room. • Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. • Reviews patient's medical record and assures the completeness of the patient chart. • Serves as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team. • Provides basic, bedside care. • Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. • Initiates, maintains and discontinues IV's. • Conducts ongoing assessments and reprioritizes care accordingly. • Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner. • Communicates appropriate information to all team members concerning patient care throughout the perioperative stay. • Recognizes and responds appropriately to crisis situations, during the perioperative phase, seeking assistance as needed. • Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress toward problem resolution. • Assesses pain upon admission and throughout stay and utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. • Monitors sterile and aseptic techniques in all areas of the perioperative process. • Provides necessary material, supplies, and equipment in good working order for the completion of quality patient care throughout the perioperative care. • Participates in department inventory and routine cleaning of the department. Qualifications: • Active Kentucky Registered Nurse Licensure • BLS and ACLS Certification • Surgical experience Required PRN (As Needed). Weekdays 6:00 am - 2:00 pm. Hours vary according to caseload.