RN PERIOPERATIVE – OPERATING ROOM

Description

Clarion Hospital Perioperative Registered Nurse – Full Time THIS POSITION AT CLARION HOSPITAL IS SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE UP TO- $15,000 O.R. – PA – Full Time

Job Title: Perioperative Nurse

Department: Operating Room

Position Summary

The Perioperative Nurse effectively delivers perioperative care to the surgical patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrates commitment to Clarion Hospital mission statement, vision statement and values.

Essential Functions

Adheres to hospital and department policies/procedures.

Maintains good attendance record

Arrives to work punctually

Follows dress code

Observes confidentiality

Adheres to safety policies

Participates in continuing education

Complies with staffing rotations

Patient care coordinator.

Uses the nursing process.

Assesses the patient

Plans patient care.

Documents patient care

Collaborates with other members of the health care team.

Instructs patient and family.

Participates in performance improvement activities

Provides patient care.

Implements patient care.

Administers medications.

Administers treatments.

Functions as a clinical preceptor.

Performs scrub and circulating duties.

Care of environment and equipment.

Maintains unit.

Maintains equipment.

Requires a mechanical ability to deal with a large number of machines and special equipment in the department, including (but not limited to):

Electrocautery units Autoclaves

Touriquets Positioning equipment

Instruction of each service Perioperative suite in total

Energy Devices Video Towers

Information processing and documentation.

Communicates patient information.

Documents information.

Charges for equipment and supplies.

Uses computer system efficiently.

Where appropriate, must be able to assess treatment and care for specific patient populations (i.e.: neonatal, pediatrics, adolescents, geriatrics). Should possess the ability to understand and react effectively to their unique needs.

Maintains adherence to patient rights.

Participates in nursing and hospital committees as appropriate.

Attends at least 70% of department staff meetings.

Agrees to comply with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, rules, regulations, and standards of conduct relating to the position and has a duty to

report any suspected violations of the law or the standards of conduct to his or her immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer or the Chief Executive Officer.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed with or without reasonable accommodations by incumbents of responsibilities other than those specifically presented in this description.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Operative Manager/OR Nurse Coordinator

Supervises: Surgical Technologists

Qualifications

Graduate of a State Board approved program of professional nursing. Holds a current Pennsylvania State License as a registered nurse. Certified in BLS, ACLS and PALS in the future.

Call Requirements.