Registered Nurse Job Rushville Indiana USA,Nursing

Location: Rushville

Perioperative Nurse

Provides direct and indirect care of patients in preoperative preparation area, surgery suites and recovery room. Provides nursing care according to the physician or surgeon's orders complying with hospital policies and procedures and in conformance with recognized nursing techniques and procedures. Helps maintain and update physician preference cards as necessary. Packages and processes instruments and supplies in the central sterile area as directed and as necessary.

Requirements

Knowledge & Experience

Skills-

Demonstrates ability to give and follow instructions accurately
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills necessary to interact with various levels of health care personnel

Knowledge-

Hospital administrative and nursing policies and procedures
Perioperative and central sterile procedures

Education-

Graduate of accredited school of nursing
Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the state of Indiana Health Professions Bureau

Experience-

Minimum of two (2) years of related experience preferred

Authority and Accountability

Extensive exposure to confidential information or matters
Frequent contact with various persons or groups within and outside of the hospital including employees, department managers, physicians, patients, visitors and outside agency personnel
Must be able to work with and communicate with different types of people

Aptitudes

Must be able to prioritize, utilize critical thinking, and adjust to change
Must be able to reason and use logical problem-solving skills
Performs duties that require some latitude for independent judgment and initiative in handling situations out of the ordinary
Must be self-directed, flexible and willing to assume additional responsibilities as needed

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EFFORT

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Regular requirement to sit, stand, bend, kneel, crouch, and move intermittently; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands or arms; talk; and hear
May have prolonged periods of standing
Frequent requirement to lift 25-35 pounds
Occasional requirement to assist with lifting 35-100 pounds
Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
Speaking and listening skills are essential; must be able to hear and be understood on the telephone
Must be able to work under a moderate amount of stress

ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate
Work is performed in a clean, well-lighted and ventilated building
Could be subject to infectious diseases, cuts, abrasions, burns, and punctures
Work schedule may vary – mostly day shift
Participates in call rotation schedule as assigned

Accountability

Reports to the Surgical Services Manager

Quality Assurance-Key Responsibilities

Circulator Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of procedures – checks physician preference cards and updates as needed

Cleans room prior to and between cases

Opens supplies as needed utilizing sterile technique

Checks room and equipment prior to case – ensures it is in the room and is available and working

Receives patient – identifies patient (; asks in layman's terms what is to be done; checks for jewelry and prosthetic devices (false teeth); checks patient record for consent and patient signature, lab reports, EKG, chest x-ray, and history and physical

Demonstrates proper positioning of patient

Final positions are accomplished after anesthesia has been induced check to insure that the patient is protected against pressure on nerves or impaired circulation – skin must not touch metal of table
Has equipment ready for use
Arms are secured by…