ASC Operating Room RN

About the Role

Assists in the organization and daily function of the operating room in accordance with established federal, state and accreditation standards and facility policies and procedures. Assists in overseeing patient care activities in the operating room and maintains a high standard of safety for the patient and other staff members.

• Assesses patient/significant other understanding of disease process and need for surgical intervention
• Performs perioperative teaching to patient/significant other
• Demonstrates appropriate nursing management and intervention in the perioperative period
• Performs preoperative patient assessment, reviews surgeon preference card, assesses equipment/supply needs, prepares operating room, ensures availability of needed supplies and equipment and proper and safe working order
• Provides safe medication administration
• Manipulates patient position appropriate to surgical intervention, using positioning aids as needed to avoid impaired circulation, respiration and postoperative pain/discomfort
• Performs surgical prep per standard of care and surgeon preference
• Handles and documents specimens per policy
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in caring for the latex‑sensitive patient
• Performs sponge, sharps and instrument counts per protocol
• Initiates corrective actions when surgical counts are incorrect
• Assures emergency equipment and supplies are available at all times
• Keeps surgical suites clean, tidy, free of soiled equipment and supplies, and properly stocked
• Uses principles of asepsis in varying situations
• Initiates corrective action when breaks in technique occur
• Wears appropriate attire in restricted area
• Demonstrates appropriate protocol for safe use and handling of equipment
• Capable of troubleshooting equipment problems
• Verbalizes knowledge of risks and complications
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel
• Demonstrates awareness of protocol for malfunctioning equipment and repair
• Provides for equipment and supplies based on patient needs
• Anticipates the need for equipment and supplies based on surgeon preference
• Selects equipment and supplies in an organized, cost‑effective and timely manner
• Assures all equipment is functioning before use and removes any malfunctioning equipment
• Demonstrates skill in appropriate use of instruments and equipment
• Operates mechanical, electrical, and air‑powered equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current NY state RN license, BLS and ACLS required
• Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States
• Operating room experience (two years)
• Ambulatory surgery center experience
• Electronic Medical Record experience
• Reasoning ability – ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Computer skills – thorough knowledge of computer information systems required

The physical demands include frequent standing, walking, sitting, using hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaching with hands and arms; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; talking or hearing. Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Operates in an ambulatory surgery center, routinely using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

No travel required.

Beyond competitive compensation, the benefits package includes medical, dental and vision plans, HSA/FSA, 401(k) matching and an Employee Assistance Program.

$36.00 - $44.00 per hour, depending on experience level, education and location.

U.S. Urology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.