Perioperative Staff RN

POSITION OVERVIEW (non-exempt):

This position is responsible for clinical functions of the surgical unit and administers pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care in accordance with hospital and departmental standards and policies. Performs general duties in the Surgery department to maintain supplies and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, with current Iowa RN license
• BCLS required, ACLS/PALS preferred
• Previous OR experience preferred

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Reports to Perioperative Manager, Perioperative Assistant Nurse Manager

DIRECT REPORTS:

None

POSITION-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Uses the nursing process in providing care to the surgical patient from the pre-operative phase through recovery.
• Assures the proper pre-op work-up is completed by the time of surgery.
• Communicates pertinent information to the other staff members and the physician as required.
• Prepares the room and instruments based on the type of surgery.
• Maintains a clean, safe and sterile field.
• Functions as a scrub, circulating or recovery nurse as directed by the Perioperative Nurse Manager or Assistant Perioperative Nurse Manager.
• Documents observations and interventions objectively to maintain an accurate patient record.
• Administers medications and IV solutions as prescribed.
• Recognizes life threatening or adverse conditions and responds appropriately.
• Monitors supplies and equipment for safety, working efficiency and availability.
• Follows the established procedures to receive, clean, prepare and disinfect/sterilize supplies.
• Handles infectious waste according to hospital policy.
• Performs teaching functions as required to the staff and patients.
• Promotes and participates in quality improvement, risk management and safety practices.
• Takes surgery call on a rotating basis. Responsive to on-call duties and responsibilities according to facility policy.
• Does specific Q.I. monitoring and infection surveillance as delegated by the Perioperative Nurse Manager or Assistant Perioperative Nurse Manager.
• Recognizes the multidimensional nature of patient care by treating the total spectrum of needs (physical, emotional, social, spiritual).
• Reliable, physical and punctual attendance is required to complete the essential functions of this position.
• Attends all required meetings and in-services.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a well-illuminated, climate-controlled environment
• May come in contact with hazardous chemical or treatment modalities
• Possibility exists of exposure to communicable diseases
• Involvement in inpatient care may result in unavoidable work-related illness or injury
• Work environment is comfortable, with minimal exposure to physical hazards
• Moderate to loud noise environment when machines/equipment in use
• Involvement in checking in/moving of supplies may result in unavoidable work-related injury
• Must be constantly alert for patient/family emergency situations