Registered Nurse Surgical Services

USA Health Job OpportunityUSA Health is transforming medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.ResponsibilitiesConsults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plansReviews charts for completeness, in accordance with documentation protocols prior to and after the surgical procedureEnsure that the Operating Room is prepared with all necessary supplies, implants, instrumentation, and equipmentProvides for patient safety by actively participating in the intraoperative "timeout"Participates in counting all sponges, instruments, etc., at appropriate times during the surgical procedurePosition the patient on the operating room table utilizing safety measures such as safety belts, positioning devices, and alarmsAssures aseptic conditions are maintained by the scrubbed surgical team throughout the procedureTake care of specimens, prepare, check, and monitor medications, and assist with dressingsServes as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating teamResponds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocolRecords all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate formsObserves, checks and monitors all equipment used during surgery to ensure operational efficiencyFollow relevant safety and sanitation guidelinesParticipate in orientation and education of all operating room staff on an ongoing basisParticipate in stocking and restocking medical suppliesPerforms other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment settingManage direct patient care of assigned patients that are scheduled for surgery or transferred to the PACU department for observation.Perform all aspects of care within the nursing scope of practice per the Alabama board of nursingProficiently manages nursing assignments when assigned charge nurse and maintains PACU throughput Ensures all surgical patients are appropriately prepared and optimized for surgery in the preoperative holding areaAppropriately recover all postoperative patients at the bedside per ASPANs guidelines and actively assist patients in returning to their pre-anesthesia stateCollaborate with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, technologist, and other hospital personnel as necessary to provide quality patient care appropriately with all other members of the health care teamSupport the daily operations of the OR and PACU schedules byPromote a positive work attitude and provide patient centered careActively develops a sense of team. Initiates and participates in team developmentMaintains professional growth and development through an ongoing process of formal and informal educationCommunicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families, and healthcare team in person and via telephoneResponds to overhead pagesAccepts and completes all duties positively and without conflictCooperates, helps others and improves the performance of the unitCompletes all mandatory unit, educational, and hospital requirementsUtilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the jobUpon completion of orientation routinely serves as preceptor to new employeesTimely, consistent, and accurate handoffs to subsequent caregiversWorks efficiently and professionally with a positive attitude with surgical teamPerforms circulating duties in surgical services with minimal supportFacilitates case turnover and OR efficiencyPrepares case according to preference card.Notifies service line coordinator of any updates needing to be made.Participates on Shared Governance as assigned.Participates in Performance Improvement activities through quality measurement or participation of ICARE process as assigned.Performs scrub functions.Completes all mandatory department, educational, and hospital requirementsAdheres to current Infection Control and Safety StandardsRegular and prompt attendanceAbility to work schedule as defined and overtime as requiredRelated duties as assignedQualificationsGraduation from an accredited school of nursing meeting the minimum standards set by the State of Alabama RequiredRN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Upon Hire RequiredACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support within 90 Days RequiredBCLS - Basic Life Support within 30 Days RequiredPALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 90 Days RequiredTCAR - Trauma Care After Resuscitation within 180 Days RequiredComparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerThe University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.