PERI-OP RESOURCE NURSE - OPERATING ROOMS

Status: Full Time

Shift: Days, Specific times vary by department. No call required.

Exempt: No


Summary:


The Perioperative Resource Nurse is a Registered Nurse who is a member of the surgical services team and will provide patient care as assigned in any of the perioperative areas. Additionally, the perioperative resource nurse may be assigned as a secondary caregiver in SICU to assist in the care of a patient recovering from general anesthesia or a trauma patient transferred to the SICU from the Emergency Department.

Other information:

Previous Experience Required: Must have 2 years of nursing experience in periop, Telemetry, ED or Critical Care services.

Specialized or Technical Education Required: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and be currently licensed by the State Board of Nurse Examiners. Membership in a professional organization is encouraged.

Physical Effort Required/Physical Demands:
Strength: Medium
Push: Frequently
Pull: Frequently
Carry: Occasionally
Lift: Occasionally
Sit: Occasionally
Stand: Frequently
Walk: Frequently
Must maintain ACLS, PALS, and BLS certification.

Responsibilities:


1. Accepts and functions in a primary care assignment at NOSC, Endoscopy, SDS, PACU, PAT and Cath Lab.

2. Accepts and functions in a primary circulator assignment in the main or surgery center operating room for non-complex procedures.

3. Accepts and functions as a secondary caregiver in the SICU assisting in the care of a post-op or trauma patient.

4. Accepts assignments of short duration potentially working in multiple departments during one shift as acuity and activity dictate.

5. Exemplifies compassion, empathy, accountability, honesty and upholds the philosophy of the nursing profession.

6. Utilizes effective and professional communication with all personnel, physicians, patients, families and visitors.

a. Promotes satisfactory relationships

b. Shares knowledge/acts as a resource

7. Adheres to all policies, procedures and protocols established by North Oaks Medical Center.

8. Participates in professional development activities.

a. Attends monthly staff meetings assigned by the perioperative director.

b. Completes CBL assignments by deadlines

c. Attend mandatory and prn educational offerings

9. Assists in operational functions

a. Supports strategic initiatives

b. Participates in QI projects

c. Collects data as assigned.

d. Accepts other projects as requested

10. Follows North Oaks Health System compliance program and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.