• Keeping patients and their families informed about surgical procedures

• Administering medication and using medical equipment under the direction of a surgeon

• Responding to sudden changes in patients’ health and managing occasional emergencies

• Keeping good records and maintaining patients’ charts

• Using basic math skills adequate for dosage calculations

• Working with surgeons, medical/surgical nurses and post-acute caregivers to create comprehensive patient care from pre- to post-op

• Standing for long periods, lifting moderate weight and working in environments where there may be infectious material

• Strong organizational abilities and the ability to communicate clearly and accurately

• Stable emotions and a professional demeanor when interacting with people from all backgrounds

• A valid nursing certificate or BSN degree from an accredited college or university

• National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) certification

• Current vaccinations and a lack of communicable diseases that might endanger patients with compromised immune systems

• Careful attention to detail and an exacting approach to keeping charts and following care plans

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