Registered Nurse; RN

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) / OR
POSITION SUMMARYAs Part of a multidisciplinary team, the perioperative nurse prepares patients for surgery, which includes preoperative assessment, identification of potential nursing diagnoses/interventions (physiological, safety, behavior/spiritual, and /or health systems). Safely transports patient to and from operating room for surgery. Positions the patient appropriately. Using aseptic techniques, prepares the patient’s skin. Monitors sterile technique. Assists anesthesia as needed and in all ways acts as an advocate for the patient who requires surgical or procedural intervention.

TASK LETTER CODE PRIMARY DUTIES(Are the essential job tasks or primary responsibilities that the individual who holds the position mist be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of an accommodation. For example: “DO” (action verb) + “WHAT” (object) – “Collects vitals from patients at the being of the visit according to clinic protocol”.% OF TIME PERFORMING DUTYADemonstrates clinical competency in assigned area of responsibility.

BSupports the hospital medication administration competency programs, and seeks professional growth through continuing education and/or advanced professional certifications (AORN, ASPAN, CNOR, CGRN, PALS, etc.)CDemonstrates appropriate judgement in notifying/communicating with physicians.

DAdmits patients to the department of surgery according to hospital policy.

EPerforms initial preoperative assessments; ensures all consents are properly signed/witnessed. Monitors patients through the perioperative or other procedure process.

FObserves standard precautions when starting IVs or as circumstances warrant.

GDemonstrates awareness of patient safety issues with regard to transporting, positioning, or recovery of patients in the department and in accordance with hospital policy.

HPositions patients according to procedure and prepares patient’s skin for surgery in accordance with physician preference and hospital standards.

IAssists in maintaining correct count of instruments, sutures, and sponges.

JIdentifies and cares for specimens according to hospital policy.

KMaintains aseptic technique, actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in sterility.

LAssists anesthesia as necessary for intubations, positioning of patient, administration of blood or other fluids, or other tasks as required.

MPerforms recovery of patients post operatively from general, regional anesthesia or intravenous sedation, including airway management, hemodynamic monitoring or other patient care responsibilities for the PACU in accordance with hospital policy.

NDemonstrates competence and professionalism in setting up and assisting with endoscopic procedures such as EGD, Flex-Sig, Colonoscopy or Bronchoscopy.

ODocuments procedures/interventions in accordance with hospital guidelines.

PAccurately compiles charges associated with procedures or recovery of patients who receive services from the surgical department.

QAdministers and controls narcotics and medications. Dispenses medication appropriately according to policy.

RWilling to accept charge nurse responsibilities as assigned delegating patient case as appropriate and making assignments to ensure department efficiency.

SAdheres to departmental, hospital and medical chain of commands.

TDemonstrates technical competency through annual equipment certification attending manufacturers’ sponsored in services and additional training as required.

UIs resourceful and calm in emergenciesVSupports the department by attending, and constructively contributing to staff or other meetings as able/necessary.

WMaintains a clean, organized and safe working environment in both patient care areas and nursing station.

XParticipates in stocking, sorting, or inventory of departmental supplies to ensure appropriate items are readily available for patient care needs,YActively participates in the review of policies and procedures for the surgical department on an annual basis.

ZMaintains harmonious relationship within the unit and with other departments, staff, physicians and other support personnel providing support and assistance to ensure quality patient care.

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Participates in rotation…