Operating Room

Description: I.JobSummary:RegulatoryRequirements:2-3YearsofORexperienceShift:Daysfrom0645am-3:15pmMondaythroughFriday.Willtakesomeon-callduringtheweekandweekends.SurgeryCirculatorthatisabletoperformsurgicalcirculatorrole.CurrentColoradoRegisteredNurselicense.CurrentBLS&ACLSCertification Providedirectpatientcaretopediatricthroughgeriatricpatientpopulations. Addressesthepsychosocial,physicalandgeneralaspectsofcarerelatedtothesurgicalenvironment. Assistswiththemaintenanceofsurgicalequipmentandinventory. Participatesinperformanceimprovementactivities. Assessesoperatingroomforequipmentfunctioningandreadiness;obtainssuppliesforindividualcasesandensuresallappropriateneedsofsurgicaloperatingteamaremet. Monitors,positionsandassistspatientduringprocedure.II.Demonstratescompetencyinthefollowingareas:A.Approachespatientinakind,gentleandfriendlymanner.B.Respondstopatient sinappropriatebehaviorinatherapeuticmanner.C.Takesappropriateactionsanddocumentsinresponsetomanifestedanxietyanddistress.RequestsSocialServicecare,asappropriate.D.Givespatientexplanationsandverbalreassurancesconsistently.E.Adaptsproceduresfortreatmenttomeetindividualneedsofpediatric,adolescent,adultandgeriatricpatients.F.Identifiesphysicalsymptomsandchangesandtakesappropriateactioninatimelymanner.G.Demonstratesabilitytoassesscardio-respiratorysystemforchangesandprovidesappropriatelytreatment.H.Directsandassistsinmaintenanceandhandlingofspecialequipmentandinstruments.I.Observesbehaviorandphysiologicchangesduetomedications,takesappropriateactionsanddocuments.J.Adjustsandactsuponexpectationsofpatient sbehavior,accordingtotheeffectmedicationhasonpatient.K.Positionspatientsafely;padandprotectsbonyprominences.L.Prepsanddrapespatientcorrectlyforallprocedures.M.Carriesoutmedical/surgicalasepsisduringtreatmentsandspecialprocedures.N.DemonstratescompetenceinpreparingandcleaningofORsuitesbeforeandbetweencasesandafterterminalcase,basedonUniversalPrecautions.O.Carriesoutestablishedtechniquesforsafeadministrationofmedicationsandparenteralfluids,accordingtohospitalpoliciesandprocedures.P.Coordinatesandsupervisespatientcare;givesexplanationsandteachingtopatient/family,asnecessary.Q.Demonstratesknowledgeofanestheticdrugs,actionsandsideeffects.R.Protectspatient ssensitivitiesandrighttoprivacy.S.Isabletoopensterilesuppliesandsetupforprocedure.T.Demonstratesthoroughknowledgeoflocation,careandoperationofallsurgicalequipment.U.Accuratelyrecords,handlesandlabelsspecimens;demonstratescareofspecimens.V.Ensurespre-opchecklistiscomplete(HistoryandPhysicalpresent,informedconsentsigned,testresultspresent,etc.)beforepatientistakenintosurgicalsuite.W.Isconsistentlyreadyandpreparedforassignedcasesandhaspatientinthesurgicalsuitefiveminutesbeforethescheduledtime.X.Respondsappropriatelytopatientinanemergencyorphysicallydistressfulsituation.Y.Assessmentandreassessmentofthepatientisclearlyandconciselycommunicatedincharting.Documentationmeetscurrentstandards,policiesandproceduresandiscompleteswithinshift.Z.Effectivelycommunicateswiththephysicianinaccountingforallsponges,needles,andinstrumentsduringandaftertheprocedureanddocumentsintheappropriatearea.AA.Communicateslab/imagingservicesreportstothesurgeonduringtheprocedure.BB.Givesthoroughreportofpatient sintra-operativeconditiontoPACUnurse.CC.Establishesandmaintainseffectivecommunicationandgoodworkingrelationshipswithcoworkersforthepatient sbenefit.DD.Demonstratesthoroughknowledgeofinstrumentprocessing,sterilization,andbiologicalmonitoring.Activelyparticipatesininstrumentprocessing,asscheduleallows.EE.Makesdecisionsreflectingknowledgeofdysrhythmias,followedbyappropriatetreatment.FF.Isabletoperformalldutiesofcirculatingnurse.GG.Utilizesinitiative;strivestomaintainsteadylevelofproductivity;self-motivated.HH.Organizesandmanagesactivitiesandtime;doesnotwastetime.II.Understandsandassistsinimplementingcoremeasures.III.ProfessionalRequirements:A.Meetsdresscodestandardsforthedepartment;adherestothedepartmentpolicy.B.CompletesannualeducationalrequirementsC.Maintainsregulatoryrequirements.D.Reportstoworkontimeandasscheduled;readytoreceiveassignmentatbeginningofshift.Minimalabsenteeism.E.Wearsidentificationwhileonduty;usescomputerizedpunchtimesystemcorrectly.F.AttendsatleastonescheduledNursingEducationDayanddepartmentin-servicesasscheduled.G.Attendsquarterlystaffmeetings;readsallmonthlystaffmeetingminutes.H.Activelyparticipatesinperformanceimprovementandcontinuousqualityimprovement(CQI)activities.I.Ensuresconfidentialityofpatient srecords.J.Communicatesthemission,ethicsandgoalsofthefacility,aswellasthefocusstatementofthedepartment.K.Completesin-servicesandreturnsinatimelyfashion.L.Representstheorganizationinapositiveandprofessionalmanner.M.Complieswithallorganizationalpoliciesregardingethicalbusinesspractices.IV.RegulatoryRequirements:A.CurrentColoradoRegisteredNurseLicense.B.CurrentBLScertification.C.ACLScertificationwithinsixmonthsofhire.PreferpreviousOperatingRoomorMedical/Surgicalexperience.Exceptionsmadebasedonexperienceandworkhistory.V.LanguageSkills:A.AbilitytocommunicateeffectivelyinEnglish,bothverballyandwrittenB.Additionallanguagespreferred.VI.Skills:A.Basiccomputerknowledge.VII.PhysicalDemands:Whileperformingthedutiesofthisjob,theemployeeisregularlyrequiredtostand;walk;usehandsrepetitivelytofinger,handle,grasp,orfeelobjects,toolsorcontrols;reachwithhandsandarms;climborbalance;stoop,kneel,crouch,orcrawl;talk;andtasteorsmell.Theemployeeisoccasionallyrequiredtosit.Theemployeeisrequiredtohearalarmsonequipment,clientcalls,andinstructionsfromphysicians/departmentstaff.Theemployeemustregularlyliftand/ormoveupto10pounds,andfrequentlyliftand/ormoveupto25pounds,andoccasionallyliftand/ormovemorethan100pounds.Specificvisionabilitiesrequiredbyhisjobincludeclosevision,distancevision,andtheabilitytoidentifyanddistinguishcolors,andtheabilitytoadjustfocus.Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformtheessentialfunctionsofthepositionswithoutcompromisingclientcare.VIII.WorkEnvironment:Whileperformingthedutiesofthisjob,theemployeeoccasionallyworksnearmovingmechanicalpartsandisoccasionallyexposedtofumesorairborneparticles,toxicorcausticchemicals.Thereisariskofelectricshock.Theemployeemayhaveoccasionalexposuretobloodandbodyfluids.Thenoiselevelintheworkenvironmentisusuallymoderate.

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