- Supervises and directs patient care in the operating room unit.
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Performs scrub duties as necessary.
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Performs all circulating duties with efficiency, speed accuracy and safety.
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Provides continuity of patient care.
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Assists in control and maintenance of drugs, supplies and equipment
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Demonstrates knowledge of Department Policies and Procedures.
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Assist in administrative duties as directed.
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Assist in supervision of personnel and department to provide optimum assurance of safe environment, as well as staff development and education as applicable.
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Demonstrates problem-solving ability.
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Takes call for emergencies, holidays, weekends and is available for additional duty as necessary.
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Maintains patient confidentiality.
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Acknowledge rights of patients, family and/or significant others.
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Participates in quality improvement activities.
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Adheres to department dress code.
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Displays isolation technique/infection control program.
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Demonstrates performance of safety and fire prevention.
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Participates in professional development, keeping skills and competencies current.
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Other duties as assigned.
Current Illinois State R.N. Licensure.
Preferred 2 years of Operating Room experience.
CPR or ACLS certified.
Ability to perform effectively and harmoniously as a member of the operative team.
PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS
Exert up to 20lbs of force occasionally and/or 10 lbs. of force frequently.
Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19
Provides total peri-operative nursing care to patients who are members of the immediate community ages one week through their life span, utilizing the nursing process.
