Job Description

This role provides direct clinical patient care. The role will assume responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing direct clinical care to assigned patients on a per shift basis, and unit level. The role is responsible for supervision of staff to which appropriate care is delegated. The role is accountable to support CNO to ensure high quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical staff, and appropriate resource management related to patient care.


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Looking for that small community feeling? Looking for stellar team collaboration, where the CEO, CNO, and Leaders are personable and approachable? Abrazo West's CVOR is that team! We are 1 unit!

Abrazo West is a Level 1 trauma center that offers a multi-specialty OR with self-scheduling for regular shifts and call shifts.

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Position Summary


The Operating Room Nurse is responsible for circulating in the operating room


and assisting physicians with advanced tasks or equipment during surgical


procedures. The RN must be able to work under high pressure in a fast paced


environment. You will apply good interpersonal and communication process


utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve organizational service goals of


customer satisfaction and a positive work environment. The position requires the


ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly and the ability to respond


quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient. This position assesses, plans,


implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with


organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing


practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and


development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services


delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes


specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and


plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental


age of assigned patients.


Responsibilities


1. Prepares for surgical procedures by completing assessment of the patient and


reviewing patient chart, diagnostics, and labs. Reports abnormal results to


physicians and other appropriate care givers. Reviews patient history and physical


and consent forms and assures completion.


2. Formulates and initiates plan of care based on patient specific needs and


medical plan of care. Plans care in collaboration with members of


multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changes in


patient needs. Provides care based on physician orders and in compliance with


policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements.


Delegates appropriately, and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care


to patients by other licensed nurses and other personnel. Promotes continuity of


care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status


of patients for whom care is provided.


3. Prepares for surgical procedure by ensuring all appropriate supplies and


instruments are available and room set up is appropriate. Troubleshoots


malfunctioning equipment and makes minor adjustments or calls biomedical


equipment staff. Checks schedule and plans ahead for upcoming surgical case


needs.


4. Documents surgical procedure in the patient record. Documentation is timely


and in accordance with policy. Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely


manner.


5. Demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions


throughout the procedure. Participates in counting sharps, instruments and


sponges. Disposes of sharps and trash appropriately in designated areas.


6. Ensures that all surgeon preference cards are accurate.


7. Assists with OR turnover between cases. Participates in stocking, replenishing


supplies and cleaning operating rooms.


8. Participates in or leads the training and orientation of surgical staff and


students, as assigned.


9. This position follows safety procedures in regard to medication labeling,


appropriate handling of specimens, appropriate handling of sharps, time-out


procedure, radiation and laser safety, and infection control.


Minimum education: Associates Degree in Nursing


Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing


Minimum experience: One year of operating room experience in the acute care


setting


Preferred experience: 1 year in Level 1 trauma OR setting


Required licenses/certifications: Current, valid RN license in the state of practice,


BLS certification, ACLS certification


Hours per week: 36 hours


On call requirement: Yes


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