ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide direct patient care to individuals in the pre-surgical, operative and recovery periods; collaborates with medical staff and other departments daily to promote coordination of patient care.
- Assure quality of care by adhering to compliance standards; following ASC philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.
- Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, friends, and families.
- Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel.
- Protect patients and staff by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
- Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- ASN or BSN degree is required.
- Registered Nurse with current license to practice as a professional nurse in the State within their practice location.
- Current certification in Basic Life Support is required.
- Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support is required and must be obtained within one year of employment.
- Minimum of one year related work experience in operating room is preferred.
COMPETENCIES:
- Judgment and decision-making
- Problem-solving skills
- Adaptability
- Caring practices
- Collaboration
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail; organized
- Stress tolerance
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT (per ADA guidelines):
- Physical Activity: Standing for sustained periods of time, Stooping, Grasping, Lifting, Talking, Hearing.
- Physical requirements: Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform each activity.
- The worker may be exposed to the following hazards:
- Anesthesia gases/agents
- Blood and Bloodborne pathogens
- Communicable diseases
- Hazardous waste
- Moving parts of equipment
- Sharp objects
In addition to the expectations listed above, each employee must demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s Values, Standards of Conduct and Standards of Care principles.
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