Tier 1 SC Operating Room RN

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Regular Full-Time Professional TICookeville, Cookeville, TN, US

Note:
This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week.

Provides safe, quality patient care in the operating room for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in accordance with the established procedures of the Ambulatory Surgical Center .

• Circulate surgical cases to observe the patient according to appropriate physiological/developmental age and procedure type.
• Evaluate, plan, implement, and document patient care, observations, medications, and medical history.
• Monitor surgery schedule for any additions, changes, or cancellations.
• Perform surgical prep of patients and assist surgical team during course of procedure.
• Collaborate with surgical team and post-anesthesia care team in order to achieve desired outcomes and ensure patient safety.
• Ensure that operating room is prepared for surgery with all necessary supplies, instrumentation and equipment according to appropriate sterile techniques.
• Perform and document count of supplies used during each case; participate in operating room cleaning, turnover, instrument processing and case cart preparation after each case as needed.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

N/A

Education and/or

Experience:

A graduate of an accredited post-secondary school of nursing is required. Previous OR or Procedure Room experience is required.

Language

Skills:

Able to communicate effectively in the English language .

Mathematical

Skills:

Basic arithmetic skills are required .

Reasoning Ability: Identifies and resolves problems promptly.

Computer

Skills:

Must be computer literate. Basic computer skills required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current TN Registered Nurse License or Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact required. BLS and ACLS certification is required. PALS certification preferred.

Other

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to immediately recognize and initiate treatment in emergency situations (perform CPR). Must be able to read and interpret EKG monitor.

Must have knowledge of anesthetic agents used - inhalation, moderate sedation and injection; the usual dosages, symptoms of and toxic amounts, duration of action, contraindications, antidotes, etc.

Able to operate and troubleshoot equipment found in Pre-Op.

• Active Listening-Abilitytoactivelyattendto,convey,andunderstandthecommentsandquestionsofothers.
• Customer Service
  - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations;
  Responds promptly to customer needs;
  Solicits customer feedback to improve service;
  Responds to requests for service and assistance;
  Meets commitments.
• Oral Communication
  - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;
  Listens and gets clarification;
  Responds well to questions;
  Demonstrates group presentation skills;
  Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication
  - Writes clearly and informatively;
  Edits work for spelling and grammar;
  Varies writing style to meet needs;
  Presents numerical data effectively;
  Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork
  - Balances team and individual responsibilities;
  Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;
  Gives and welcomes feedback;
  Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
  Puts success of team above own interests;
  Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
  Supports everyone's efforts to succeed
• Quality
  - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
  Looks for ways to…