Operating Room Staff Nurse

*** Shift M-F 11a-7p, or (3) 12 hr 7a-7p shifts***

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance (TOA) is the largest orthopaedic surgery group in Tennessee, with more than 35 locations across the state.

Our commitment to Trust, Respect, Honesty, Teamwork, Communication, Diversity, and Accountability guides how we work and how we care for our patients and communities.

Who we are defines how we care:

• Culture: A shared commitment to Trust, Respect, Honesty, Teamwork, Communication, Diversity, and taking accountability for our own actions with the belief that every one of us makes a difference.
• Patient Access: Setting the standard for orthopedic care in Tennessee with access to over 35 locations across the state, including Ambulatory Surgery Centers.
• Patient
  
  Experience:
  
  Building strong and authentic relationships with our patients and communities by unifying through consistent collaboration to deliver exceptional patient experiences.
• Financial Stewardship: Using sound judgement to make responsible financial decisions; minimizing waste and maximizing value.

The Operating Room Circulator is responsible for the nursing care of patients while in the operating room. Participates as a team member or team leader in the planning and implementing of patient care. Able to utilize a body of nursing knowledge while giving direct and indirect patient care. Directs and assists in carrying out safe aseptic technique and procedures as adopted by the Clinical Administrator.

Offers leadership to O.R. technicians, medical assistants, aid central service technicians.

A. Objectives:

1. Exhibits ability to coordinate the general flow of activities during case.

2. Is conscious of the patient as an individual and behaves with courtesy, kindness, and discretion.

3. May be able to function in roll of scrub nurse when needed.

4. Knows basic principles of sterilization and disinfecting instruments and equipment; understands aseptic technique.

5. Has ability to explain .and demonstrate new procedures and techniques.

6. Secures emergency equipment and supplies when and as needed.

7. Know the equipment and instruments necessary for specific procedures.

8. Be able to assist in positioning the patient properly.

9. Be able to assist the anesthesiologist/anesthetist.

10. Recognize emergency situations and initiate proper action.

11. Be able to complete forms and reports correctly.

12. Be alert, calm and courteous at all times.

13. Conforms to all rules and regulations governing the operating room.

14. Assists in maintaining and processing supplies and instruments required in the operating room.

15. Assists with obtaining special instruments, sets, and equipment as necessary from off-site locations. Assists with tracking equipment and instruments that have been loaned or harrowed.

16. Assists with the training of new employees through mentoring.

17. Demonstrates interpersonal skills that promote a team concept, resolves problems through the appropriate chain of command, is positive and professional, and can communicate effectively with surgeons, peers, and other health care members.

18. Be able to anticipate future needs of the surgical team. Follow your case.

19. Anticipate the needs of the team and be observant for breaks in technique.

20. A RN will be assigned as a circulating nurse for each room.

21. Follow pharmacy sen-ice policies in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

22. Performs all other duties assigned.

B. Before Surgery:

1. Check and stock your room with supplies.

2. Wipe your lights and tables with germicide. Reflective cleaner may be used on the reflection areas of the lights.

3. Make sure the suctions are back together and in working order.

4. Prepare for the first case of the day. This includes instruments and equipment that are needed.…