Registered Nurse, Pre-Op / Post-Op / Operating Room (PRN)

Summary

Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with established Federal, State and accreditation standards and ASC policies and procedures. Accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others under his/her direction. Participates in direct patient care and maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct patient care in an individual Operating Room
• Ensure proper techniques and practices are used according to accepted standards of practice
• Comply with HIPAA regulations and remain knowledgeable of patient rights
• Perform duties ethically and legally within the scope of license as defined by the State
• Supervise other personnel in the room and direct or assist as necessary
• Immediately report unusual occurrences to charge personnel and document appropriately
• Demonstrate primary nursing accountability through coordination, communication and continuity of patient care
• Assess, prioritize, plan and implement patient care effectively
• Maintain medical records accurately and legibly
• Participate in continuing education/in-service training, staff meetings, and Q.A.P.I. program
• Follow physician orders and directions from management
• Actively participate in the development of a healthy work environment
• Assist in training new staff when needed
• Balance team and individual responsibilities
• Recognize each department's significance and work appropriately with other departments

Circulator Role

• Perform scrub duties as necessary
• Maintain count on sponges, needles and instruments to ensure no loss of items according to policy
• Perform all circulating duties with efficiency
• Supervise and assist Scrub Nurse as needed
• Position patient, prepare operative area, and adjust table to proper position according to standard policies
• Have all supplies and equipment in room and provide to team as needed
• Open all sterile packs and supplies according to aseptic technique
• Assist Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, and other personnel as needed
• Observe patient for changes in condition
• Review Surgeon's preference cards for desired medications and verify with Surgeon
• Ensure all medications are administered and charted according to established policies and procedures
• Identify and record patient's response to medication when necessary
• Care for specimens and cultures as directed by set policies and procedures
• Accompany patient to PACU and give report to Post-Op Nurse
• Assist in control and maintenance of supplies and equipment
• Record use of equipment and method directed
• Check rooms, material and equipment for proper care and handling
• Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and aseptic techniques
• Assist in control of traffic and personnel to ensure proper control of infection and asepsis

Qualifications

• Must be able to assess, prioritize, plan and implement patient care in an effective manner
• Ability to respond to emergent situations
• Demonstrates a positive, friendly, courteous and professional manner
• Maintains effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and other staff
• Able to work within a team
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to be organized, manage time effectively and in a cost effective manner
• Ability to work independently and within a group
• Arrives to work area on time and has minimal absences
• Observes assigned work schedules and hours
• Favorable result on Background Check

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required
• Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
• One year of previous nursing experience in Operating Room, surgical, ambulatory surgical center (ASC), Pre/Post-Op, PACU, ICU, Medical Surgical or Telemetry preferred (but NOT required)

Licenses and Credentials

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) License required in the state where the worksite is located
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred

Systems and Technology

• Knowledge of Amkai Office and Amkai Charts Database software
• Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Printer, copier, telephone and fax