OR Nurse - Ambulatory Surgical Center

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Job description
Busy Ambulatory Surgery Center is looking for a per diem OR RN 

Principal Responsibilities

• Assemble and prepare the necessary instruments, supplies and equipment for the surgical procedure according to the surgeon’s preference card.
• Open sterile supplies with the scrub tech/nurse.
• Check the working order of the room equipment.
• Assesses physiological and psychosocial health status of patient.
• Collaborate with the surgical team, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technicians, to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow.
• Monitor patients during surgery, assessing their condition, vital signs, and anesthesia effectiveness.
• Administer medications and interventions as directed by the surgical team.
• Document all patient information accurately and maintain thorough records.
• Continually adjusts care plan based on patient/family data.
• Demonstrates proper preoperative process – communication/report.
• Demonstrates proper procedure and documentation for surgical case counting.
• Demonstrates proper aseptic technique.
• Demonstrates efficient turnover time.
• Demonstrates proper technique for obtaining blood products.
• Demonstrates proper patient identification verification per policy.
• Demonstrates proper surgical site identification and marking per policy.
• Anticipates surgeon’s needs during surgical procedure.
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION:

• Valid Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.
• Specialty certification preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Two years' experience as OR Nurse at Ambulatory Surgical Center.
• Ortho/Spine experience preferred

SKILLS:

• Thorough knowledge of the Nursing Process.
• Knowledge and experience in Perioperative care of the surgical patient.
• Knowledge of specialized equipment.
• Cost effective in the use of supplies and equipment.