Operating Room RN Part-time

Job Title: Operating Room Registered Nurse

***NO CALL, NO WEEKENDS & NO HOLIDAYS in a friendly work environment!!

The Operating Room Registered Nurse, under the supervision of the OR Clinical Leader and/or the Director of Nursing and according to organizational structure, is responsible for providing peri-operative patient care in accordance with sound nursing judgment, regulatory and accreditation standards, and the facility's mission, vision, and values. The position must provide direct and indirect patient care across the age continuum; and utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation according to policies and procedures of the facility.

Responsibilities

include cost awareness and adherence to staffing schedule. Directs ancillary staff in the operating room and central processing. Responsible to assist with administrative tasks related to Risk Management, Infection Control, and Performance Improvement. In conjunction with the nursing leadership, the OR Nurse may assist with development and implementation of policies and procedures, which assure that cost effective, safe and high-quality care is implemented.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Adheres to staffing schedules, attendance policy, and cooperates with daily assignments as requested.
• Demonstrates skills as a team player. As a Registered Nurse, shows appropriate delegation while directing ancillary personnel in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating patient care in the operating room according to accepted standards. May be requested to perform charge duties.
• Provides direct patient care in clinical areas and demonstrates clinical competence.
• Participates in orientation of new staff and peer evaluation process, ensures facility morale exemplifies the mission and values of the center.
• Demonstrates ability to solve problems timely and constructively; maintains focus on improving the situation.
• Willingness to teach others and participate in competency programs.
• Completes assigned education modules in a timely manner annually.
• Participates in all staff meetings for department and facility for informative and educational purposes.
• Demonstrates highly effective communication skills with staff, management, physicians, patients, and family members.
• Establishes and maintains exceptional services to all customers including physicians, patients and employees with the goal of delighting all customers.