RN- Peri-Op

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to the following)

·        Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across the multi-disciplinary team settings.

·        Openness to new approaches, methods or technology in the ever-changing healthcare setting

·        Provide a positive customer experience by involvement and resolution of customer concerns

·        Develops patient care plan using critical and analytical skills based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.

·        Effectively apply technical knowledge to problem solve and act as a role model and resource person for other staff members

·        Care for patients before, during and after Peri-Operative procedures.

·        Pre and Post responsibilities include Patient education; Assessment; preparing patient for surgery/procedure; Medication administration, proper documentation and communication to team.

·        During Surgery/procedure responsibilities include creating and maintaining a sterile field; safe patient positioning; aseptic patient prepping, circulating cases and working under direct supervision of the surgeon to provide instrumentation or assistance as required.

·        Proper documentation and communication with team to assure patient safety.

·        Assist Anesthesia provider to provide a safe environment for the patient before, during and after each case

·        Display and promote company values

·        Regular attendance

·        Cross-train to other departments as needed

·        Flexibility in schedule; willing to work additional hours, take low census days or alternate shifts as needed

·        Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

·        Demonstrates teamwork by working cooperatively with others on a team both internally within the department assigned and outside departments.

·        Manages change by showing the ability to demonstrate support for innovation and for organizational changes needed for performance improvement.

·        Demonstrates a consistent positive customer experience on a daily basis

·        Demonstrates critical and analytical thinking skills by a logical, systematic, sequential approach.

·        Demonstrates clinical and technical expertise in their area of licensure, certification or experienced area.

·        Competent in the theory and application in the care of the principles of the patient presenting for surgical or procedural care

·        Competent in the use of complex equipment found in the perioperative services area to include but not limited to; cautery, electric table, video equipment, scopes, airway equipment and suction equipment.

·        Strong written and verbal communication skills with prevalent professional demeanor

·        Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation

·        Supports and drives    goals of the Company

·        High ethical standards

·        Highly motivated

·        Ability to work in fast paced, rapidly changing, and regulated environment

Display knowledge of care required by infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school age, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

·        Current license as a registered nurse issued by the State of Iowa or is eligible for reciprocity or has a work permit issued by the State of Iowa

·        2-3 years experience as an operating nurse, preferred

·        Experience as a nurse providing perioperative care, preferred

·        Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for pediatric to geriatric patients.

·        BLS certification

·        For RN staff working in the Operating Room Suites, Endoscopy Suites and Post Anesthesia Care Unit the following is also required:

·        ACLS certified or willingness to complete within 1 year of hire.

·        PALS certified or willingness to complete within 1 year  of hire