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