Operating Room Registered Nurse - Advanced Joint & Spine Institute

Job Description

Job Description

OVERVIEW :

Provides nursing care to the patient. Performs nursing activities in the operating room where the circulating nurse is the patient’s advocate. Answers patient needs by assisting the physician and person responsible for anesthesia care. applicants must have experience in Orthopedic and Spine surgery.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Supports the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the Organization.

o Supports, and performs according to, approved policies and procedures.

o Participate as a team member in support of the total perioperative process.

o Considers patient rights in performance of job duties and responsibilities.

o Supports risk management and participates in programs directed to patient and staff safety.

o Contributes to the quality management process; identifies role and contributes upon request; participates in data collection activities in support of the Quality Improvement Program.

o Objectively evaluates suggestions, grievances, and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of care.

o Interactions are respectful and courteous.

o Communicate effectively and professionally using a translator when necessary.

o Documents that information received from the patient are disseminated to the appropriate people or departments.

o Participates in committees, conferences, and quality management activities.

o Objectively evaluates suggestions or criticisms and attempts to improve performance or seeks further guidance, as needed.

o Attends and actively participates in meetings, committees, and in-services according to job responsibilities and Facility requirements.

o Assists with orientation and training of new personnel and acts as a resource person for patient care problems.

o Reports observed or suspected violations, hazards, and noncompliance according to Facility policy.

o Observes safety measures in performance of job duties and responsibilities; enforces compliance with safety and security policies and procedures.

o Responds to emergency situations with competence and composure.

o Supervises and directs patient care in a single operating room.

o Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively delegating activities appropriate to the abilities of available staff members.

o Considers cost-containment by using supplies economically and in effective turnover time.

o Assists with supplies, drugs, and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability.

o Transports patients to the operating room according to Facility policy, safety requirements and patient needs.

o Identifies the patient and correct surgical intervention according to Facility policy and communicates with all surgical team members.

o Reviews the patient’s medical record and needs to plan care with other health care team members.

o Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient; maintains patient’s privacy and dignity.

o Explains intraoperative phase routine procedures and care to the patient.

o Prepares operating room according to the procedure to be performed and patient needs.

o Assembles and provides properly functioning equipment, supplies and instruments before the start of procedure; positions and adjusts equipment as required during the procedure.

o Anticipates needs of the surgical team; assists anesthesia staff by supporting the patient during administration and emergence of anesthesia.

o Assists with the proper and safe positioning of the patient and prepares the operative site as directed by consented procedure.

o Monitors compliance with principles of aseptic technique according to accepted standards.

o Assists with identification and confirmation of operative site, performs accurate surgical time out.

o Provides for comfort in the physical environment by monitoring designated parameters.

o Provides continuity of patient care by communicating with other perioperative care personnel and documenting records appropriately.

o Accurately comprehends and interprets verbal orders and direction.

o Documents patient care records and other forms accurately according to Facility policy.

o Accurately advises others responsible for patient care about the patient’s status.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Intellectual

Interpersonal

Leadership

Self-Management

Language, Math, and Reasoning

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and TRAINING :

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

COMPUTER SKILLS :

Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.

VISION REQUIREMENTS :

There are no special vision requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Note : Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

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