Operating Room Registered Nurse

Time Type:

Full time

Hours per Pay Period:

72

Shift:

Varied 12-40

Minimum:

$47.82 USD

Maximum:

$71.26 USD(This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job)

Department:

Operating Room

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The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.

Job Description:

Registered Nurse - Surgical ServicesWithin the RN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, applies the nursing process to the care of patients. Teaches patients and significant others. Documents patient care in the medical record. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall care of the patient.

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Support the organization's mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.

POSITION SUMMARY
Within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, applies the nursing process to the care of patients. Teaches patients and significant others. Documents patient care in the medical record. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall care of the patient.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Functions as circulating nurse or scrub nurse, as appropriate
• Manages patients undergoing moderate sedation, including medication administration, monitoring, routine and emergency airway management
• Prepares Operating Room for surgery
• Reviews provider’s preference card, confirms all necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment are available
• Opens supplies and instruments using aseptic technique; checking for package integrity, expiration dates and indicators
• Performs counts with scrub technician
• Administers medications aseptically to a sterile field
• Transports patients to the OR and Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) to give report and finish documentation as needed
• Stays with patients to assist with induction anesthesia
• Provides physical and psychological comfort and support to patients
• Sees patient in pre-op area for assessment and interview, reviews chart/consent and checks for surgical site markings
• When patients are stable and anesthetized, positions the patients, applies warmers and preps the surgical sites while maintaining patient’s privacy
• Monitors draping to make sure all areas are covered with sterile drapes
• Initiates surgical safety checklists and procedural timeout
• Connects all equipment and cords
• Completes all necessary documentation
• Continues to monitor surgical field, anticipates needs of surgical team, confines and contains sponges in sponge counter (as applicable; assesses patient for urine output, thermal considerations, etc.)
• Assists and facilitates room turnover

• Assesses patients, as appropriate to the scope of care the nurse will provide. Assessments may include: physical, psychosocial, learning needs and barriers, needs related to age/culture, discharge planning.

• Establishes nursing diagnoses based on results of assessments and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Plans care according to identified diagnoses and needs. Updates plan of care as appropriate.
• Implements/performs individualized care, based on nursing care plan and the nurse’s role with the patient. This care may include but not be limited to:
• Assisting with activities of daily living, including fall risk management and safe patient handling.
• Medication administration
• Skin assessment/wound care
• Pain management
• Operation/manipulation of biomedical and other patient care and testing equipment, including but not limited to infusion pumps, patient transfer equipment, cardiopulmonary monitors, invasive catheters and drains, thermoregulation devices, measurement devices, medication dispensing cabinets, external therapeutic devices.
• Assisting the physician and other licensed, independent practitioners with invasive and non-invasive procedures.
• Teaching patients and their families about current illness, medical tests, medication, general healthcare, illness and disease prevention, and wellness promotion.
• Providing appropriate assignment, supervision, and direction to unlicensed assistive personnel in order to ensure optimum patient care.
• Providing interdisciplinary coordination and facilitation of overall care.
• Documents patient assessments, interventions, care, and teaching in the electronic medical record. Documents in paper format, as necessary. Documentation is complete, concise, timely, and legible.
• Evaluates care provided, communicates patient status and results of care to the interdisciplinary team.
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to take call nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis; must be within 20 minute travel time to hospital
• Able to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language.
• Exhibits critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Flexible, able to prioritize and adapt to rapidly-changing patient and unit needs.
• Demonstrates effective teaching skills.
• Responds effectively to patient crisis/emergency situations
• Proficient in use of computer, including accessing internet, word processing, and documenting in an electronic medical record system.
• Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES
 

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Graduation from an accredited perioperative program preferred
• CNOR preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Recent (within past 5 years) acute care hospital experience preferred

• Operating room experience within past two years or graduation from an accredited perioperative program preferred

GENERAL INFORMATION

Union Affiliation: ONA

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
• Requires frequent use of personal computer
• Must demonstrate manual dexterity

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Support the organization's mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.

POSITION SUMMARY
Within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, applies the nursing process to the care of patients. Teaches patients and significant others. Documents patient care in the medical record. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall care of the patient.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Functions as circulating nurse or scrub nurse, as appropriate
• Manages patients undergoing moderate sedation, including medication administration, monitoring, routine and emergency airway management
• Prepares Operating Room for surgery
• Reviews provider’s preference card, confirms all necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment are available
• Opens supplies and instruments using aseptic technique; checking for package integrity, expiration dates and indicators
• Performs counts with scrub technician
• Administers medications aseptically to a sterile field
• Transports patients to the OR and Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) to give report and finish documentation as needed
• Stays with patients to assist with induction anesthesia
• Provides physical and psychological comfort and support to patients
• Sees patient in pre-op area for assessment and interview, reviews chart/consent and checks for surgical site markings
• When patients are stable and anesthetized, positions the patients, applies warmers and preps the surgical sites while maintaining patient’s privacy
• Monitors draping to make sure all areas are covered with sterile drapes
• Initiates surgical safety checklists and procedural timeout
• Connects all equipment and cords
• Completes all necessary documentation
• Continues to monitor surgical field, anticipates needs of surgical team, confines and contains sponges in sponge counter (as applicable; assesses patient for urine output, thermal considerations, etc.)
• Assists and facilitates room turnover

• Assesses patients, as appropriate to the scope of care the nurse will provide. Assessments may include: physical, psychosocial, learning needs and barriers, needs related to age/culture, discharge planning.

• Establishes nursing diagnoses based on results of assessments and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Plans care according to identified diagnoses and needs. Updates plan of care as appropriate.
• Implements/performs individualized care, based on nursing care plan and the nurse’s role with the patient. This care may include but not be limited to:
• Assisting with activities of daily living, including fall risk management and safe patient handling.
• Medication administration
• Skin assessment/wound care
• Pain management
• Operation/manipulation of biomedical and other patient care and testing equipment, including but not limited to infusion pumps, patient transfer equipment, cardiopulmonary monitors, invasive catheters and drains, thermoregulation devices, measurement devices, medication dispensing cabinets, external therapeutic devices.
• Assisting the physician and other licensed, independent practitioners with invasive and non-invasive procedures.
• Teaching patients and their families about current illness, medical tests, medication, general healthcare, illness and disease prevention, and wellness promotion.
• Providing appropriate assignment, supervision, and direction to unlicensed assistive personnel in order to ensure optimum patient care.
• Providing interdisciplinary coordination and facilitation of overall care.
• Documents patient assessments, interventions, care, and teaching in the electronic medical record. Documents in paper format, as necessary. Documentation is complete, concise, timely, and legible.
• Evaluates care provided, communicates patient status and results of care to the interdisciplinary team.
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to take call nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis; must be within 20 minute travel time to hospital
• Able to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language.
• Exhibits critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Flexible, able to prioritize and adapt to rapidly-changing patient and unit needs.
• Demonstrates effective teaching skills.
• Responds effectively to patient crisis/emergency situations
• Proficient in use of computer, including accessing internet, word processing, and documenting in an electronic medical record system.
• Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES
 

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Graduation from an accredited perioperative program preferred
• CNOR preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Recent (within past 5 years) acute care hospital experience preferred

• Operating room experience within past two years or graduation from an accredited perioperative program preferred

GENERAL INFORMATION

Union Affiliation: ONA

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
• Requires frequent use of personal computer
• Must demonstrate manual dexterity

Compensation Grade:

ONA

Compensation Grade Profile:

Bay Area Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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