Note
This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week.
Dimensions/Scope of position
Provides safe, quality patient care in the operating room for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in accordance with the established procedures of the Ambulatory Surgical Center.
Essential duties/Responsibilities
- Circulate surgical cases to observe the patient according to appropriate physiological/developmental age and procedure type.
- Evaluate, plan, implement, and document patient care, observations, medications, and medical history.
- Monitor surgery schedule for any additions, changes, or cancellations.
- Perform surgical prep of patients and assist surgical team during course of procedure.
- Collaborate with surgical team and post-anesthesia care team in order to achieve desired outcomes and ensure patient safety.
- Ensure that operating room is prepared for surgery with all necessary supplies, instrumentation and equipment according to appropriate sterile techniques.
- Perform and document count of supplies used during each case; participate in operating room cleaning, turnover, instrument processing and case cart preparation after each case as needed.
- Regular and predictable attendance.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory responsibilities: N/A
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
A graduate of an accredited post-secondary school of nursing is required. Previous OR or Procedure Room experience is required.
Language Skills
Able to communicate effectively in the English language.
Mathematical Skills
Basic arithmetic skills are required.
Reasoning Ability
Identifies and resolves problems promptly.
Computer Skills
Must be computer literate. Basic computer skills required.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Current TN Registered Nurse License or Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact required. BLS and ACLS certification is required. PALS certification preferred.
Other Skills and Abilities
Ability to immediately recognize and initiate treatment in emergency situations (perform CPR). Must be able to read and interpret EKG monitor.
Must have knowledge of anesthetic agents used - inhalation, moderate sedation and injection; the usual dosages, symptoms of and toxic amounts, duration of action, contraindications, antidotes, etc.
Able to operate and troubleshoot equipment found in Pre-Op.
Other Qualifications
- Competency Statement(s)/Mental Demands
- Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
- Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
- Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
- Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in-group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
- Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
- Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
- Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Campbell Clinic Benefit Summary
- Campbell Clinic offers a lucrative benefit package to support employees and their families.
- Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
- HRA Option
- Flexible Spending Account
- Basic Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance Option
- Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- 401(k) Plan Matching + Profit Sharing
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- 8 Paid Holidays
ADA Disclaimer
In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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