Operating Room Nurse-Canyon View Surgery Center, Full-Time

Operating Room Nurse

Responsibilities: Works with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout his/her surgical experience. Maintains a friendly, positive and caring attitude with all patients, physicians and staff. Evaluates and completes assessment of patient needs to provide supportive care before, during, and after surgery and maintains accurate and complete records. Identifies actual and potential risks to patients and staff. Takes action to minimize or eliminate risks and maximize safety in facility. Assists in patient education during all phases of the patient's experience while in our facility. Assures that the proper supplies, instruments and equipment are available for procedures. Assures that equipment is functioning properly. Assists with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time used. Takes an active role on committees and quality studies within the organization. Communicates pertinent information to co-workers. Provides a safe environment for patients to prevent potential injury. Investigates and intervenes in problem situations, reporting appropriate information to supervisor and documents same. Observes sterile techniques in preparing for and assists with surgical procedures. Maintains equipment and supplies which includes cleaning and disinfection of equipment. Operates and troubleshoots specialized equipment and patient monitoring equipment. Performs Defibrillator and other critical equipment checks. Accountable for administration of drugs, IV procedures and other therapeutic and diagnostic measures in a safe and accurate manner. Ensures informed signed consents are completed prior to administration of sedation. Provides guidance to other staff members assisting with orientation. Seeks educational opportunities and accepts responsibility for own professional growth and development. Participates with in-service opportunities and staff meetings. Attends continuing education offerings to remain current with all surgical specialties and ASC issues. Accepts direction from supervisor or physicians and adheres to established routines. Consults with appropriate supervisor or physicians as needed. Refers situations beyond ability or function to proper person. Maintains patient's rights to privacy by not discussing privileged information outside the work area or within hearing range of visitors/families or vendors/clients. Functions within the legal limits of nursing practice. Reports errors of commission/omission. Participates in performance improvement programs. Assists in Crash Cart and other Emergency Cart Maintenance. Assists in completion of log books. Remains prepared and calm in emergency situations and institutes emergency procedures immediately when such occasions arise. Knows location of emergency call system, emergency supplies and equipment. Directs all nursing activities relating to the surgical procedures to be performed in his/her assigned area. Supervises personnel in area to which she/he is assigned. Labels specimen containers and prepares specimen for laboratory.

Requirements: Associate's Degree from an accredited school of nursing (Bachelor's preferred) with at least one (1) year of surgical experience OR Equivalent combination of education and experience. Current Colorado RN License Current BLS Current ACLS/PALS (Must be obtained with 6 months of hire) Current CNOR and AORN professional affiliation preferred.