OR RN PRN

Dublin Surgery Center

Job Summary

Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and competence of designated skills identified for position in patient care duties.
Checks updated schedule each morning and prepare supplies and equipment.
History and physical assessment of patient.
Completes review of medical record.
Maintains patient normothermia.
Promotes physical comfort and provide emotional support and safety for patient.
Administers and charts medications as ordered by physician.
Reinforces and clarifies physician instructions and explanation of procedures to patient.
Provides nursing care and appropriate monitoring according to policies and procedures.
Communicates relevant information to physician, Facility Manager and appropriate staff.
Verifies surgical/procedure site with patient and according to surgical schedule and patient History and Physical.
Obtains and verifies operative/procedure consent.
Communicates relevant information to physician, Facility Manager and appropriate staff.
Provides for patient safety by use of monitors, side rails, and assistance in ambulating and instruction on the use of call bell in bathroom.
Provides instructions according to patient need.
Completes nursing documentation on each operative procedure
Assembles cases according to schedule and preference cards.
In Pre-Operative Area, introduces self to patient, verifies patient identity, assesses patient’s physical needs, alleviates patient anxiety, clarifies operative site, and checks chart for necessary documentation.
Practices and monitors aseptic techniques.
Ensures that the surgical site time-out process is followed and completed.
Performs duties as circulating or scrub nurse.
Is responsible for positioning patient relevant to procedure with awareness of body alignment, circulation and pressure points.
Applies electrosurgical return electrodes, tourniquets, etc., according to physician preference, policies and procedures.
Provides necessary supportive equipment for patient comfort (i.e., pillows, blankets, protective paddings, etc…).
Accurately completes intraoperative record and inventory sheet.
Is accountable for accuracy and documentation of sponge, needle and instrument counts.
Properly labels and cares for specimens.
Provides and records all intraoperative medications and obtains physician signature of administration of same.
Maintains adequate room supplies.
Is knowledgeable of operation, cleaning and sterilization of instruments.
Is knowledgeable or operation and cleaning of surgical equipment.
Assists in stocking, replenishing, outdating and preparation of supplies.
Reviews and updates physician preference cards.
Has working knowledge of sterilizers and recorders.
Assists physician and anesthesia personnel as needed.
Provides emergency care according to physician and administrative policy.
Sets priorities to facilitate the flow of patient efficiently.
Cleans equipment and operating room/procedure room according to procedure.
Reviews charts for completeness and signatures of physicians.
Prepares and restocks area for following day.
Checks inventory and notifies appropriate staff member to re-order.
Notifies appropriate staff member to order supplies.
Initiates appropriate infection control measures.
Maintains an environment that promotes safety:
Temperature range
Electrical safety measures
Oxygen and Suction Equipment
Resuscitation Equipment
Noise Control
Traffic Control
Control of Contamination

Responsibilities and Duties

The Perioperative (OR) Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and coordinating patient care from admission to discharge. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the achievement of patient outcomes through implementation of critical pathways and in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of the facility.

Qualifications and Skills

Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing. At least two year of OR and/or medical / surgical nursing experience preferred. Current state licensure to practice. Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS)/Basice Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BLS/BCLS certification. Successful completion of ACLS Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current ACLS certification. Successful completion of PALS Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current PALS certification. Specialty certification in Perioperative Nursing recommended.

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