RN OR PRN

Qualifications:

• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
• Graduate of approved school of professional nursing with current and valid licensure with State Board of Nursing
• Minimum of two years of experience required in the Operating Room.
• Knowledge of State, Federal and Accrediting Body regulations and standards related to healthcare.
• Ability to achieve CPR certification within 60 days of employment.

      ( ACLS & PALS certification if applicable)

• Ability to relate and work effectively with others
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards.
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement.
• Is aware of professional nursing standard and performs in accordance with them.

 Physical Requirements:

May be expected to lift up to 50 pounds or up to 150 pounds with assistance. May be expected to push or pull 150-300 pounds with assistance.  Work is of medium demand; walking or standing most of the time while on duty.  Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties required.  Optimal auditory acuity required.  Manual dexterity involving the handling of equipment and instruments or armamentarium is essential to performing assigned duties.  Physical conditions are clean, neat and well-lit.  May be subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations,  limited radiation , hazardous chemicals, or infectious diseases where judgment as to precautions needed to be taken is essential. Climate control and ambient temperature variances may be experienced and required by patient care and needs of the surgical team.  Hours of duty may be irregular or unexpectedly extended due to the requirements of the job.

OSHA Exposure Classification:

Job Category I.  Direct contact with blood or other body fluids to which universal precautions apply. Personal protective equipment is made available and must be worn

Duties and Responsibilities:

 PEOPLE

*  Adheres to staffing schedules, attendance policy, and  cooperates with daily assignments as requested.

* Demonstrates skills as a team player. As a Registered Nurse, shows appropriate delegation, while directing and supervising ancillary personnel in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating patient care in the operating room according to accepted standards. May be requested to perform charge duties.

* Provides direct patient care in clinical areas and demonstrates clinical competence.

* Participates in orientation of new staff and peer evaluation process, ensures facility morale exemplifies the mission and values of the center.

* Demonstrates ability to solve problems timely and constructively; maintains focus on improving the situation 

* Willingness to teach others and participate in competency programs.

* Completes Health Stream in a timely manner annually.

* Participates in all staff meetings for department and facility for informative and educational purposes.

SERVICE

* Demonstrates highly effective communication skills with staff, management,     physicians, patients, and family members.

* Establishes and maintains exceptional services to all customers including physicians, patients and employees with the goal of delighting all customers.

* Participates in service recovery by taking ownership of the situation and     correcting problems. Keeps customers informed of progress related to clinical operations and provides comfort, information and assistance during the process.

* Models appropriate interaction with physicians, patients and staff to ensure high level of service in all areas of responsibility.

* Reviews daily schedule and prepares cases based upon preference cards and specific patient care needs.

* Communicates changes as necessary to preference cards.

* Communicates intra-operative care to PACU staff upon transfer.   

QUALITY

* Initiates physical and psycho/social assessment and pre-operative plan of care,  identifies patient and verifies informed consent.

* Completes a pre-operative record review, and conducts an interview to plan for  intra-operative patient needs.

 * Actively participates and validates site marking and initiates timeout according to   policy and procedures.

* Assures the delivery of quality clinical care through participation in Canyon Surgery Center benchmarking programs.

* Assures facility clinical policies and procedures are followed .

* Maintains a safe OR environment, adheres to all patient care safety requirements.

*  Reviews and participates in  performance improvement initiatives.

* Medical record documentation is accurate, legible, and in accordance with federal and accrediting standards.