OR Circulator RN (Full-time)

Description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assesses patient status on admission to the preop area, the operating room and/or the postop area, and on a continuing basis.

2. Provides safe, therapeutic quality care to patients by utilizing the nursing process and

nursing diagnosis in a timely manner and by setting appropriate priorities. Coordinates nursing interventions to enhance achievement of expected outcomes and to ensure readiness for

discharge. Documents interventions and patient's responses.

3. Ensures provision of patient care in an organized and timely manner.

4. Utilizes nursing care standards when planning and implementing patient care.

5. Communicates appropriate information regarding patient conditions to those who require the information including, surgeons, anesthesia, management and other staff.

6. Safely carries out physician's orders correctly and promptly, documenting all activities.

7. Initiates and participates in patient and family education. Assesses learning needs according to patient's level of understanding and readiness to learn.

8. Displays an understanding of each patient's cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturity in assessments, treatment, and care.

9. Takes part in pre and post-op phone calls and communicates any problems to the

appropriate person.

10. Maintains competencies to function in RN role within specific area. (Ex. OR circulator -

Identification, counting and care of instrumentation and sponges, skin preparation of surgical site).

11. Maintain competencies in conscious sedation administration and monitoring of sedated

patient. Including airway protection, assessment and support of sedated patients.

12. Protect sedated and anesthetized patients by identifying safety hazards such as electrical, equipment, pressure points and by minimizing exposure to maintain privacy and body

temperature.

13. Expertise in safety principles, asepsis, sterile technique and universal precautions.

14. Assesses, anticipates and implements appropriate care through out the surgical process.

COMMUNICATION/ LEADERSHIP:

1. Participates in organization Performance Improvement activities, department activities, and QAPI activities designed to maintain quality and safe care for patients served by the facility.

2. Effectively communicates within the organization and with the community to provide quality services.

3. Supports, assists and adheres to implementation of the organization mission and philosophy.

4. Serves as a professional resource when needed, including assisting in co-worker training and orientation.

5. Observes organization policies and procedures.

6. Promotes a positive public image when representing the facility.

7. Accountable to OR or Pre/Op PACU Team Leader.

SAFETY/ INFECTION CONTROL:

1. Maintains confidentiality of patient related information and issues.

2. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.

3. Treats all patients, visitor and staff members fairly and with respect.

4. Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills, using lines of authority appropriately.

5. Demonstrates open communication to promote team work within department and interdepartmentally.

6. Maintains productive working relationship with healthcare team.

7. Able to perform care in non-judgmental manner, recognized discrepancies between patient and personal beliefs.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

POLICY:

1. Personal appearance and self-presentation is clean, neat and moderate.

2. Always wears current identification.

3. Demonstrates flexibility when changes in assignments are necessary.

4. Set priorities and assures the completion of all assigned duties within the shift.

5. Compliance with all attendance standards.

6. Remains flexible in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts; participates in temporary assignments.

7. Follows HIPAA Guidelines at all times.

8. Attends all hospital required meetings and in-service education.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND EDUCATION:

1. Participates in educational experiences designed to maintain competence.

2. Annually completes all required in-service and training (e.g. CPR, Infection Control, Safety, etc., as appropriate to the job) as well as all educational requirements.

3. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliation to keep abreast of the latest trends in the field of expertise.

4. Seeks feedback to enhance own performance.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. State Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse.

2. One (1) to three (3) years previous experience in operative setting preferred.

3. Affiliation with local, state or national nursing organization preferred.

4. Certification in operative Services preferred.

5. CPR certification upon hire.

6. ACLS certification within three (3) months of hire; PALS certification within three (3) months of hire if performing pediatric cases.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Working environment is generally favorable; however, there is exposure to risk in the form of disease and potential for exposure to electrical and explosion hazards common in a surgical and/or Pre-Op and PACU environment. High potential for exposure to blood and body fluids; Personal protective equipment is required.