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
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