Tier 1 Operating Room RN, FT40

Note: This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week.

DIMENSIONS/SCOPE OF POSITION:  

Provides safe, quality patient care in the operating room for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in accordance with the established procedures of the Ambulatory Surgical Center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Circulate surgical cases to observe the patient according to appropriate physiological/developmental age and procedure type.
• Evaluate, plan, implement, and document patient care, observations, medications, and medical history.
• Monitor surgery schedule for any additions, changes, or cancellations.
• Perform surgical prep of patients and assist surgical team during course of procedure.
• Collaborate with surgical team and post-anesthesia care team in order to achieve desired outcomes and ensure patient safety.
• Ensure that operating room is prepared for surgery with all necessary supplies, instrumentation and equipment according to appropriate sterile techniques.
• Perform and document count of supplies used during each case; participate in operating room cleaning, turnover, instrument processing and case cart preparation after each case as needed.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education and/or Experience: A graduate of an accredited post-secondary school of nursing is required. Previous OR or Procedure Room experience is required.

Language Skills: Able to communicate effectively in the English language.              

Mathematical Skills: Basic arithmetic skills are required.              

Reasoning Ability: Identifies and resolves problems promptly.             

Computer Skills: Must be computer literate. Basic computer skills required.     

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current TN Registered Nurse License or Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact required.  BLS and ACLS certification is required. PALS certification preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities:  Ability to immediately recognize and initiate treatment in emergency situations (perform CPR). Must be able to read and interpret EKG monitor.

Must have knowledge of anesthetic agents used - inhalation, moderate sedation and injection; the usual dosages, symptoms of and toxic amounts, duration of action, contraindications, antidotes, etc.

Able to operate and troubleshoot equipment found in Pre-Op.

Other Qualifications: 

 Competency Statement(s)/Mental Demands

• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit;