RN Operating Room Nurse (FT)

Job Description

Job Description

* No Nights, No Weekends, No On-Call, Paid Holidays, Flexible Schedule, Great Working Environment*

THE SURGERY CENTER OF HUNTSVILLE

721 MADISON STREET

HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801

POSITION DESCRIPTION/ CLINICAL STAFF NURSE-OPERATING ROOM RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintains established standards of care, policies, goals and objectives in administering professional nursing care to all patients presenting to The Surgery Center of Huntsville. Provides accurate and legible record documentation.

SUPERVISED BY: Clinical Coordinator or Chief Nursing Officer. Maintains a strong functional relationship with the Medical Director.

QUALIFCATIONS: Graduate of an approved college of nursing with current Alabama licensure, RN required. Experience preferred in operating room.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be flexible in hours worked; must be able to endure long periods of standing or sitting and walking; may require bending and stooping, lifting and transporting of patients. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity; must be able to distinguish letters or symbols. Maybe exposed to communicable diseases and/or exposed to minimal amounts of radiation. Work area is well lighted and well ventilated.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED: Must be accomplished in the use of all equipment required in the discharge of assigned duties.

DUTIES: 1. Responsible for the readiness of operating room for each patient, including equipment, supplies and medications.

2. Assumes responsibility for total patient care for assigned patients, assists physicians and other staff members in carrying out the established standards of patient care.

3. Fosters appropriate public relations with patients, families, and friends who visit the Surgery Center of Huntsville.

4. Promotes relationships with all areas in The Center by cooperating with their policies and procedures. Supports and implements the philosophy and objectives of The Surgery Center of Huntsville.

5. Maintains communication with other personnel working in The Center so that an efficient working relationship is maintained at all times.

6. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of nursing methodology, legal aspects through independent study, in-service programs. Strives for self-improvement and serves as a role model for all members of the staff.

7. Responsible for interpretation and execution of physician's orders.

8. Seeks ways to improve quality of nursing care in the Center by: a) continuous self evaluation of the effectiveness of patient care; b) observing, assisting or directing care given by other personnel as needed; c) collaborating with the clinical coordinator and other staff members in evaluating the quality and appropriateness of care.

9. Knowledgeable of the changes and/or addition to procedures and policies, implements accordingly.

10. Assumes responsibility for promoting a safe and clean work environment, such as: a) reports equipment malfunction, maintenance needs and supply requests to clinical coordinator; b) responsible for knowledge of fire evacuation, disaster plans, OSHA and HIPAA regulations as they relate to work; c) implements appropriate safety precautions; d) recognizes emergency situations and institutes established procedures for specific situations; e) insures that a patient is never left without direct nursing supervision in the PACU.

11. Supports staff development program: participates and teaches as requested.

12. Accepts the responsibility for making suggestions and sharing knowledge to promote efficient working conditions and quality patient care.

13. Works productively to promote team efforts in cost awareness and containment, supply conservation, protection of physical plant and property, equipment,; resupplies and stocks area to maintain a state of readiness.

14. Remains flexible with all duties and able to move to any area or department and perform duties as assigned within the educational and work experience limitations.

15. Realizes limits of professional capability and asks for assistance when necessary, remaining alert, calm, and courteous at all times.

16. Gives a verbal report to the PACU nurse regarding the particular needs or characteristics particular to each patient.

17. Has been informed of additional duties that are expected to be performed as part of the job of clinical staff nurse at the Surgery Center of Huntsville.

Incentives for Full-Time Employees

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• 401K Plan
• Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare