Registered Nurse

POSITION SUMMARY

Plans, implements, and evaluates surgical patient care in a timely and accurate manner.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education / Training:

1. Licensed by the State of Tennessee.
2. Earned a nursing diploma or degree from a college or university.
3. Must respond to hospital within thirty minutes for “on call” requirements.
4. Previous Surgery experience.
5. BLS within 90 days of hire. 

Workplace Experience:

Perioperative Care 

Equipment and Skills Training:

The ability to work well under pressure, to function dependently and independently and to be flexible in applying basic nursing knowledge to a variety of setting. Equipment for the following surgical specialties: general, AEM; genitourinary, lithotripsy; ophthalmologic/Phacoemulsification/I&A; plastic; orthopedic/Andrews table/total joint replacement/Captain’s Chair/ spinal fixation cases; ENT; obstetric/gynecologic; vascular; oral; Amsco Flash Autoclave; Network computer system, Omnicell Medication System, AT&T Language Line.

Physical Environment:

A surgical unit with patient population ranging from less than one year of age> ninety-nine plus years of age.

Physical Effort:

1. Requires the ability to communicate in English orally and in writing.
2. Requires prolonged standing and working for up to twelve hours a day.
3. Constantly required to push/pull objects up to 175 lbs.
4. Requires the ability to lift and turn patients with assistance up to 250 lbs.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

1. Performs a comprehensive assessment on all patients utilizing skills of observation, communication and examination. Develops age specific plan of care for each patient identifying problems/needs and communicating nursing plan to health care team.
2. Anticipates and provides equipment and supplies in a timely manner and organized manner based on the needs of the patient and surgeon.
3. Creates and maintains a sterile field by using principles of aseptic practice in varying situations, initiates corrective action when break in technique occurs, communicates/documents maintenance of sterile field.
4. Performs count by following established policy and procedures, initiates corrective action when counts are incorrect, and communicates/documents results of counts.
5. Anticipates and provides safe anatomical positioning based on the needs of the patient and surgeon in accordance to policy and procedure.
6. Monitors and controls the OR Suite environment (temperature, humidity, and sensory) maintain traffic patterns, and adheres to OR sanitation policies.
7. Handles/ transports/ stores/ prepares/ specimens/administers medications/ solutions safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
8. Return equipment and supplies to proper place and prepare OR room for next case.
9. Uses supplies judiciously and documents patient charges completely and accurately.
10. Facilitates staff development, assists with the orientation and training of new personnel, and participates in the development of educational program for co-workers.
11. Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communication.
12. Return promptly from breaks and give breaks as needed.