Operating Room Nurse - Twin Cities Orthopedics

Assesses instrumentation, supply and equipment needs based on the scheduled procedure, assesses patient need, and physician preferences.

Assists in obtaining the equipment and supplies for the scheduled procedure as well as preparing the surgical suite.

Creates and maintains an aseptic surgical environment throughout the intraoperative process.

Assist with picking supplies and instrumentation for surgical cases (based on surgeon preference cards), as needed.

Is knowledgeable of the psychological, physiological & spiritual needs of patients & provides care accordingly and in an age-appropriate manner for patients.

Develops an individualized plan of care based on nursing assessment in accordance with the operating room plan of care. Reassess and revise as needed.

Assesses and documents patient condition and responses to nursing and/or medical interventions and communicates the information to the appropriate person.

Perform surgical counts and medication labeling in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.

Administers medications and solutions as ordered following department policies and procedures.

Receives surgical specimens and cultures from the sterile field and handles them appropriately and in compliance with departmental and surgery center policies and procedures.

Assists anesthesia personnel and provides psychological and physiological support for the patient during induction, emergence and as needed throughout the intraoperative phase.

Assists with the cleaning of the OR between cases and after the last case of the day.

Ability to appropriately respond to emergency situations.

Participates in correct site surgery procedure following surgery center policies and procedures.

Functions within the limits of the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act, State and Federal Laws, the ASC OR department policies and procedures and standards of care.

Evaluates the patient post-operatively for any injuries related to positioning, extraneous objects, or chemical, physical and electrical/equipment hazards.

Completes appropriate portions of the patient record accurately, legibly, timely and thoroughly.

Completes patient charges completely and accurately.

Collaborates with other disciplines to maximize patient outcomes and ensure a smooth flow of the surgical experience.

Accountable for reporting occurrences through the center’s established reporting process related to employee and/or patient/visitor events.

Fosters the developmental and educational process of self, colleagues, orientees and students (includes functioning as a preceptor).

Participates in acceptable continuing education, fostering career and skill development including meeting departmental continuing education requirements.

Assists in managing controllable costs by the proper, non-wasteful use of surgery center resources.

Any and all other duties as assigned.

& Compensation:

Ability to sit for extended periods (up to 8 or more hours per day).

Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.

Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching within the office environment.

Ability to lift and carry office supplies or files weighing up to 20 pounds.

Visual acuity to read electronic and paper documents.

Auditory ability to participate in phone or video calls clearly.

Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment (e.g., computer, phone, printer).

Notes

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