General Summary:
Perform circulating and scrubbing, holding, and/or PACU duties in the ASC for Vascular procedures.
Works under the supervision of the ASC Director of Surgical Services
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
Example of Essential Duties:
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Develops a plan of care based on patient health care data, procedure to be performed, and expected patient outcomes.
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Assists the physician by preparing, monitoring, educating, and/or recovering the patient in ASC.
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Assists the physician to ensure patient safety and quality of care.
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Maintains documentation of nursing process for the care of the operative patient.
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Evaluates changes in procedure and updates physician preference cards.
Other Essential Duties May Include (but are not limited to):
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Prepares, cleans, and sterilizes instruments for surgeries.
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Assists in counting sponges, sharps, and instruments.
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Participates in Quality Assurance/Improvement.
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Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Required:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
- Maintains aseptic technique in accordance with AORN/ASPAN standards.
- Adheres to Universal Precaution Standards and clinic Policies and Procedures.
- Consistently arrives at work, in professional attire, on time and completes all tasks within established time frame.
- Seeks appropriate tasks when primary tasks are completed and assists co-workers as needed.
- Demonstrates adaptability to expanded roles.
- Adheres to clinic’s policies and procedures.
Education:
- Associates degree, Bachelor’s degree, or diploma in Nursing and Current State licensure in good standing required.
Preferred:
- BLS and ACLS preferred.
- Previous vascular OR experience preferred.
