Summary & Objective

Below is a summary and overall objectives of the job. This section describes the primary purpose of the position.

Essential Functions

Below is a list of the essential functions of the job truly necessary or required to perform the job, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties as assigned may be required.

• Conducts ongoing patient assessment utilizing Operative Plan of Care, protocols and procedures. Reports abnormalities to appropriate staff members such as anesthesiologist and/or surgeon.
• Completes all required documentation of assessment results and patient outcomes on appropriate perioperative forms according to procedure.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise in such aspects of care such as aseptic technique, instrumentation, suture and surgical staple products, patient position, etc.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to set up, program and troubleshoot complex equipment such as: OR table and accessories, OR lights and halogen bulbs, electro cautery units, warming units, compression pumps, headlights, cameras and video equipment, etc.
• Provides emotional support by standing at patient’s side during induction of anesthesia.
• Maintains a safe environment, monitors sterile field and controls traffic patterns in surgical suite per procedure.
• Determines patient’s immediate response to surgical intervention, monitors blood loss.
• Ensure sponge, needle, and instrument counts are performed according to procedure.
• Attends in-service and educational offerings to maintain current knowledge and skills. Identifies own learning needs and seeks opportunities for self-growth. Participates in required programs.
• Maintains current competency skill checklists.
• Completes and maintains age-specific growth and development competencies as required.
• Follows Infection Control policies and procedures
• Participates in ongoing CQI monitoring and data collection.
• Identifies areas for improvement and makes suggestions for innovative solutions.

Education

The following formal education is required and/or preferred for the job.

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Below is the list of required and/or preferred certificates, license and registrations for the job.

• Licensed Registered Nurse
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR)

Experience & Skills

Below is the list of required and/or preferred experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities for the job.

• One (1) to three (3) years’ progressive perioperative experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• N/A

Travel: RNs will need to cover multiple locations throughout the valley and possibly our Tucson and Prescott locations as well

Work Environment

Below is a description of working conditions and the working environment such as the noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person’s working conditions while performing the job.

• May be exposed to bloody/body fluids and infectious disease
• May be exposed to communicable disease when interacting with patients
• May be exposed to environmental hazards such as exposure to noise and travel

Physical Demands

Below is a list of the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting, driving, general office activities, manual dexterity, and vision and the number of hours required to perform the task.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Please note, this job description does not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.