Full-time, 40 hours per week, Day shift with call
Job Summary:
The perioperative nurse assesses the patient preoperatively; plans care during the surgical intervention, implements those nursing actions and evaluate the outcomes. This position is responsible for perioperative nursing, coverage of Central Sterile Supply on an as needed basis, and scheduled outpatient procedures requiring assistance by the physician.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Demonstrates expertise in operating room procedures and can function independently in the performance of other surgical procedures.
- Establishes and implements standards of practice that ensure safe, effective and efficient nursing skills.
- Is able to interpret and complies with JCAHO, OSHA, and other federal and state standards.
- As a perioperative nurse, assesses the patient preoperatively, plans care during the surgical intervention, implements those nursing actions and evaluate the outcomes. Ensures the patients record is complete with all necessary pre-operative information. Documents.
- Conducts a nursing assessment and develops a plan of care for all patients upon admission.
- Identifies and prioritizes activities that are necessary to meet patient needs.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of intraoperative measures taken, documents them and reassesses to take additional actions as needed.
- Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team.
- Maintains a procedural log as it pertains to the operating room and other units.
- Covers central supply responsibilities in times of illness/vacation and as needed.
- Ensures that appropriate supplies are available and replaced as used/needed.
- Uses proper aseptic and sterilization techniques.
- Assists in the orientation and supervision of other personnel who work in the perioperative setting.
- Highly recommend CNOR certification within two (2) years of assuming position.
- Oversees the operation of the operating room and central supply in the absence of the Perioperative Services nurse manager.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient information in accordance with Hospital policy and applicable statutes and regulations.