Operating Room Registered Nurse
LOS ORTHOPAEDIC AND SPINE SURGERY CENTERLafayette, LA, USjob_description.job_card.30_days_ago
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job_description.job_card.job_descriptionPerforms duties in an accurate and organized manner Adheres to policies and procedures in performance of duties Ensures knowledge of job and asks questions when unsure Completes duties within appropriate timeframes Performs according to established quality improvement policies and procedures. Makes suggestions to identify opportunities to improve quality of care. Participates in data collection activities to support the quality improvement program Shows initiative and dependability including punctuality and attendance Displays good judgment Cooperates and is flexible Follows appropriate dress code presenting a professional image Fosters a culture of outstanding patient service showing courtesy in interactions with patients, physicians and co-workers Presents good telephone skills Responds promptly to patient needs and co-worker requests Expected to be a positive and responsible team member with a good attitude Presents good oral and written communication (documentation) skills Promotes effective communication among the facility’s clinical areas, business office, and physician practices Participates in continuing education and other learning experiences Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with staff Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations Seeks / accepts new challenging opportunities and responsibilities in a positive manner Assists with orientation and training of new personnel and acts as a resource person for problems related to patient care Welcomes suggestions and recommendations Seeks professional certifications such as CNOR, ONC, RNFA, CAPA, or PAN Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy / procedure noncompliance to the Clinical Manager Performs according to established compliance policies and procedures Participates as a team member in support of the total peri-operative process Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management Supervises and directs patient care in a single operating room Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively Delegates activities appropriate to the abilities of available staff members Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and in effective turnover time Assists with supply, drug, and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability Addresses patient needs during admission to the operating room, with attention to requirements specific to the outpatient setting Transports patients to the operating room observing policies / procedures, safety requirements, and patient needs Identifies the patient and correct surgical intervention according to policy / procedure and communicates such information to all members of the surgical team. Completes “Time Out” per policy and procedures. Reviews patients’ medical records / needs to plan care with other healthcare team members Provides comfort and reassurance to patient Maintains patients’ privacy and dignity Explains intra-operative phase of routine procedures and care to the patient Performs the circulating nurse’s role and functions following approved operating room procedures to meet the requirements of scheduled procedures Prepares operating room according to requirements of patient / procedure to be performed Assembles and provides properly functioning equipment, supplies, and instruments before start of procedure and positions and adjusts equipment as required during the procedure Anticipates needs of surgical team and assists anesthesia personnel by supporting patient during administration of anesthesia Assist with the proper and safe positioning of the patient and prepares operative site as directed by established procedures Monitors compliance with principles of aseptic technique according to accepted standards Provides continuity of patient care by communicating with other peri-operative care personnel and documenting records accordingly Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician Accurately comprehends and interprets verbal orders / directions. Makes decisions and solves problems. Documents patient care records and other forms accurately following policies and procedures Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about patient’s status Other duties as assigned Compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and the Red Flags Rules Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians Ability to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, insurance companies, and general public Ability to make decisions and solve problems in a timely manner. High school graduate or GED certificate recipient Graduate of accredited school of nursing RN with active license in Louisiana BLS / ACLS certification or ACLS within 6 months of hire Leadership qualities Strong ethical and moral character references Language skills adequate for high-level written, interpersonal, and telephone communication in American English Preferred CNOR certification PALS Certification ASC experience with minimum 2 years recent experience as a circulating nurse Computer literacy Attendance Punctuality Ability to follow instructions Ability to meet deadlines Ability to sit / stand for long periods; ability to walk Visual and auditory acuity for frequent use of computer, telephone, and occasional use of other office equipment Capability for occasional overhead and low reaching Physical strength for equipment needs and patient-care activities Visual and auditory acuity for timely response and patient-care assessment activities Ability to move quickly in response to patient needs Ability to make constant / frequent judgments / respond to problems Ability to occasionally respond to disasters / emergencies, actual events, or drills Well lit and ventilated, with non-hazardous equipment Category I : involves occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids and materials
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Main Function : Supervises and directs patient care in a single operating room.
Duties and Responsibilities :
1. Philosophy
- Supports the facility’s ideology, mission, goals, and objectives
- Performs in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures
- Follows the facility’s standards for ethical business conduct
- Recognizes patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties
- Participates in facility committees, meetings, in-services, and activities
- Seeks out additional assignments and duties
2. Work Quality
3. Personal Attributes
4. Customer Service
5.Communication and Team Work
6. Professional Competence
7. Safety / Risk Management
8. Duties
Qualifications
Reports to OR Manager
Contacts
1. Patients
2. Patients’ family / significant others
3. Physicians and physician office personnel
4. Facility personnel
5. Vendors
6. Administration
7. Medical director
8. Governing body
Requirements :
Dependability
Physical / Mental Requirements
Working Conditions (Environmental)
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