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
Requirements
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