Kokomo - RN OR

About the role

Under the direction of Clinical Leadership, the Operating Room (OR) RN has responsibility for the delivery of patient care that promotes safety and well-being of all patients and staff in the intraoperative areas. Monitor patient care to assess the progress of the operating room process. May function in the surgical technician role as needed, including instrument handling, maintaining the sterile field, performing surgical counts, and case set/turnover. Maintain open communication with all staff to promote improvement in performance and quality care. 

What you'll do

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide patients with intraoperative care in procedure rooms and operating rooms.

• Transport patients to and from operating/procedure room.

• Prepare patients for surgery by disinfecting skin at the operation site and positioning them on the operating table.

• Ensure proper supplies, equipment, and medications are ready for use.

• Verify name, strength and dosage of medication.

• Verify patient, procedure, operative site, positioning and equipment correspond.

• Responsible for “timeout” per site verification policy.

• Constant observation for any break of sterile technique.

• Assist surgeon during procedures with duties such as passing medical equipment and

monitoring patients’ vital signs.

• Ensure that the operating room runs smoothly and is stocked with all necessary surgical supplies and equipment.

• Develop and implement care plans for surgical patients.

• Assist in the maintenance and storage of surgical equipment.

• Communicate with patients and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care including surgical/procedure delays.

• Apply aseptic and sterile techniques to medical instruments and equipment before, during, and after surgery.

• Alleviate patients’ concerns by answering questions and providing postoperative care

instructions.

• Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team to ensure quality care.

• Clean and disinfect all tables, counter surfaces, stands, and floor between all cases.

• Able to problem solve in the presence of stressful situations/ work environment.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

• RN license in appropriate State

• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification (as required by individual ASC policy)

PREFERRED:

• Minimum two years of nursing experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing

• ASC experience

• CNOR certification

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.

CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE:

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of all intraoperative nursing care.

• Knowledge of physician preferences and expectations.

• Demonstrate knowledge of principles and methods of sterilization.