***No Weekends & No On Call shifts***
SUMMARY:
The primary responsibility of this position is to provide nursing care to ensure the safety of the patient during their procedure.
I. POSITION DUTIES
1. To utilize specialized nursing knowledge and discriminative judgment while giving direct and indirect patient care.
- Performs assessment of patient for specific nursing care needed.
- Plans care to ensure patient safety.
- Directs and assists in carrying out safe aseptic & sterile techniques and procedures.
- Supervises and directs the activities of non-professional personnel as necessary.
2. To perform the tasks delegated to the “circulating” role.
- Checks room for needed supplies and prepares room for specific patient and procedure.
- Assist in transporting patient and checks patient record for appropriate pre-op preparation and procedures.
- Completes documentation for procedure records and patient chart including medications and physician orders.
- Directs proper care of instruments, supplies, sterilization, and storage of equipment.
- Supervises and assists with the proper, safe positioning of the patient.
- Secures emergency equipment and supplies as needed.
- Controls the general “tone” of the room.
3. To function efficiently as a member of Surgery team.
- Provides assistance to team members, physicians, and anesthesia personnel as needed (i.e. reliability, working relations, initiative, training needs).
- Reviews physicians’ preference cards and updates as needed.
- Assists in stocking, preparation, and waste management of supplies.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
4. To support quality activities.
- Develop communication skills and promote departmental relationships to ensure continuity of care.
- Participates in on-going committees and other educational programs to enhance patient care.
- Maintains current CPR certification and any advanced life support certifications.
II. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
1. Immediate Supervisor: Administrator
2. Positions to be overseen: Surgery Technician and Non-professional Personnel in O.R.
III. CONTACT WITH OTHERS
A. Internal: Staff in Clinical and Business Office
B. External: Physicians, Allied Health Professionals, Patients and Families, Representatives of Medical Industry.
IV. POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Physical and mental - walking, standing, pushing, pulling, required to move patients. Potential exists for exposure to blood and body fluids as well as other hazardous materials. Personal protective equipment should be utilized as needed. Must have a thorough knowledge of general nursing theory and practice, a knowledge of operating room technique, possess strong organizational skills and flexibility, present good communication skills, have the ability to assess priorities, present a professional image, and be able to handle periods of stress.
V. POSITION SPECIFICATIONS
The nurse must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and be currently licensed to practice nursing. A minimum of one-year experience is preferred. The successful candidate must have the ability to work independently as well as function within a team; have the ability to assess patient needs, determine priorities, plan and direct care for the Surgery patient, and must possess the ability to handle stress.
We are excited to welcome passionate nurses eager to bring their expertise into a vibrant team dedicated to excellence in patient-centered care!
Pay: $32.00 - $42.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10.0 – 20.0 per week
Work Location: In person
