Operating Room Nurse - Casual at Specialty Surgery Center for Women Inc – Maplewood, Minnesota

• Collects, interprets, records and communicates pertinent patient data relevant to providing and promoting a safe surgical patient outcome.
• Prepares the operating room with equipment and supplies specific to each surgical procedure.
• Provides direct patient care by assuring safety while positioning the patient, medication management and sterile technique.
• Follows established policies and procedures in conjunction with JCAHO and MN State regulations.
• Communicates plan of care to other staff members of the surgical center as needed.
• Exhibits competency in performing all functions of assigned area or duties.
• Responsible for other functions as assigned by the Clinical Director and/or the Executive Director.
• Maintains a collegial relationship with physicians & staff members to ensure quality patient care.
• Responsible for efficient and effective patient care and quality improvement.

Education/Experience/Licenses/Certificates/Eligibility:

Current State R.N. license

BCLS required, ACLS a plus.

1-2 years’ experience as an operating room nurse preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Ability: Knowledge in gynecological surgical procedures a plus. Potential to cross-train to pre/post departments.

Interpersonal: Maintains active professional relationships with physicians and patients by assessing needs and levels of satisfaction with surgery center services. Effective communication skills: oral and written. Above average organizational skills. Demonstrates a positive, friendly, and courteous manner. Serves as a role model to other staff nurses and technicians. Assists in the orientation and training of new employees.

Critical Thinking: Above average ability to plan and implement patient care. Ability to make sound nursing judgement based on nursing theory. Awareness of peri-operative role of nurse in the surgery center. Medical records documentation is legible, concise and accurate. Assumes responsibility for competency and takes initiative for professional development and continuing education.

Knowledge: Working knowledge and experience in hospital operating room or ambulatory surgery center nursing care. Ability to adhere to work schedule and manage time appropriately. Ability to utilize resources in a timely, organized and cost effective manner. Monitors stock levels, outdated supplies and equipment needs and reports appropriately.