Perioperative Registered Nurse

MES SURGERY CENTER

Job Description: Perioperative Registered Nurse

Looking for an individual to join our team who will be training in all areas of our surgery center: Pre-op/Recovery, Circulating in Operating Room, Possibility to scrub.

Position is Part time with the possibility of Full Time at a later date.

Title Perioperative Registered Nurse
Main function Responsible for conducting pre-operative testing, assessment, and preoperative preparation. Provides patient counseling. Performs nursing care for the patient in the immediate post-operative/post-anesthesia period, assessing and documenting patient’s status upon arrival in the recovery room. Provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered, monitoring patient and informing surgeon or anesthetist of observed complications. Prepares, councils and provides education upon discharge. Is knowledgeable in sterile technique and facilitates the flow of surgery when assigned to the operating room.

Employment Status Non-Exempt

Duties and 1. Philosophy
responsibilities a) Supports the facility’s ideology, mission, goals, and objectives. b) Performs in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures.
c) Follows the facility’s standards for ethical business conduct. d) Conducts self in a professional manner, and as a positive role model and team member. e) Recognizes patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties. f) Respects patient rights to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality g) Participates in facility committees, meetings, in-services, inventory and activities. h) Maintains professional relationships with management and medical staff. i) Follows AORN current guidelines and recommendations.

2. Communication a) Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers. b) Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner.

3. Financial practices a) Uses facility resources appropriately and avoids wasteful practices. b) Reports wasteful practices. c) Analyzes work area and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements.

4. Compliance program a) Contributes to the progress and development of the organization’s adopted compliance program. b) Performs according to established compliance policies and procedures.

5. Performance-improvement program a) Contributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted performance- improvement program. b) Performs according to established performance-improvement policies and procedures. c) Objectively evaluates suggestions, grievances, and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of care. d) Participates in data collection activities to support the performance-improvement program.

6. Safety/Risk-management program a) Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities. b) Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy/procedure noncompliance to safety officer or another designated person.

7. Professional competence a) Participates in continuing education and other learning experiences. b) Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with staff. c) Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations. d) Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities.

e) Welcomes suggestions and recommendations.

8. Duties a) Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel for management of the perioperative area. Organizes nursing activities efficiently, considering staff abilities when delegating activities. b) Uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate care. c) Confirms that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice. d) Assists in managing inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the perioperative area. e) Maintains order and cleanliness of perioperative area. Assists in assessing the physical and emotional status of the patient prior to admission. f) Provides pre-operative instruction and explanation of patient rights and responsibilities. g) Describes the perioperative experience of the patient/significant other, including what to expect before, during, and after the procedure, and how the significant other will participate. h) Obtains pertinent patient records prior to patient’s arrival for pre-operative testing. i) Performs all pre-operative testing (i.e., laboratory work, electrocardiogram, x-rays, etc.) j) Reports all abnormal values to anesthesiologist/attending surgeon. k) Explains informed consent for surgery, patients’ rights/responsibilities, and preoperative/post- operative instructions. l) Obtains necessary signatures. m) Informs patient about routine care and procedures related to the perioperative experience. n) Discusses all findings with anesthesiologist prior to anesthesiologist’s pre-operative evaluation of patient. o) Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and supports the patient’s right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality. p) Documents pre-operative care according to policy/procedure q) Ensures that the patient’s chart is completed on the day the surgery is scheduled. r) Performs safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate post-operative/post- anesthesia period. s) Assesses and documents the patient’s physical and emotional status upon arrival in the recovery room. t) Documents post-anesthesia care and identity of second person in the recovery room during the patient’s recovery from anesthesia/sedation according to approved policies and procedures u) Provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered. v) Monitors patients and informs surgeon or anesthetist of observed complications. w) Performs thorough post-operative patient assessment prior to discharge of the patient. x) Assists in assessing the physical and emotional status of the patient in preparation for discharge. y) Develops a plan of care for the patient based on the assessment data. z) Reviews post-operative instructions and prescriptions from the surgeon with patient and significant other and documents in the patient’s medical record aa) Informs patient and family about appropriate care and procedure to follow upon returning home. bb) Determines that patient and significant other understand conditions that require immediate care/method to obtain immediate care. cc) Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and promotes privacy and dignity. dd) Ensures that the patient’s chart is completed on the day the surgery is scheduled. ee) Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications 1. Professional and cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians

2. Ability to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, insurance companies, and public

3. Ability to make decisions and solve problems

4. Shows up reliably when scheduled, and with enough time to prepare for assignment

Requirements
Required

1. Graduate of accredited school of nursing

2. RN with active license in the state of Montana

3. BLS, ACLS certification within 30 days of hire

4. Evidence of leadership qualities

5. Strong ethical and moral characteristics

6. Language skills adequate for high-level written, interpersonal and telephone communication in English

7. Skilled in IV insertion

8. Ability to keep up in a fast paced environment with minimal direction

Preferred

1. ASC experience

2. Computer literacy

Job quality 1. Accuracy
requirements

2. Attention to detail

3. Timeliness

4. Organization

5. Little supervision needed to accomplish tasks

Dependability
1. Attendance

2. Punctuality

3. Ability to follow instructions

4. Ability to meet deadlines

Physical/mental
1. Ability to sit/stand for long periods; ability to walk

requirements
2. Capability for occasional overhead and low reaching

3. Physical strength for equipment needs and patient-care activities

4. Visual and auditory acuity for timely responsiveness and patient-care assessment activities

5. Ability to move quickly in response to patient needs

6. Ability to make frequent judgments and respond to routine problems

7. Ability to make occasional judgments and respond to disasters or emergencies, actual events, or drills

Working conditions 1. Well-lit and ventilated, with non-hazardous and hazardous equipment
(environmental)

2. Category I: involves occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids and materials

Reports to Clinical Director

Contacts
1. Patients

2. Patients’ family/significant others

3. Physicians and physician office personnel

4. Facility personnel

5. Vendors

6. Administrator

7. Director/Medical Director

8. Governing Body

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $38.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Medical Specialty:

• Ophthalmology
• Perioperative Care
• Surgery

Physical Setting:

• Ambulatory surgery center
• Outpatient
• Private practice

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay

Application Question(s):

• How confident are you with IV Insertion?

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• ACLS Certification (Required)
• Montana RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38 - $45