Job Summary:
 Works in the perioperative setting to carry out functions to assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.
 Promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; supervising assigned team members.
 Reports to Nurse Manager and Chief Nursing Officer.

Essential Functions:
 Knowledgeable and competent of basic sciences.  Knowledgeable and competent of assessment techniques.  Knowledgeable and competent of Intraoperative procedures, principles, care, and management.  Knowledgeable of professional practice advocacy, accountability, credentialing, liability, and regulatory guidelines.  Notifies physician and/or anesthetist of any pertinent physical or emotional findings.  Assesses the patient preoperatively and develops a nursing care plan based on the assessment.  Assists in positioning, skin preparation and draping.  Assists in transporting the patient postoperatively.  Communicates information to the nursing staff and to the patient’s family as appropriate.  Assures readiness in room, including clean floors, furniture, equipment; supplies ready and in order; cabinets stocked; routine equipment is ready and checked for proper functioning; special equipment ready; room temperature and humidity within proper range; instrument, needle and sponge counts completed.  Assures appropriate safe mode of transportation to the OR.  Check for appropriate pre-op requisites on patient’s chart and take necessary steps for missing reports.  Observe OR team for proper application of dress code.  Assist anesthetist as necessary.  Proper prep according to procedure performed.  Maintain constant vigilance for break in aseptic technique.  Anticipate surgeon’s needs with supplies in readiness.  Assist in Same Day Surgery and any Perioperative area, up to and including licensure threshold.  Properly manages acute or emergent conditions, under the direction of a physician.  Will take initiative, during downtime, to complete daily tasks.  Is competent in emergency and critical care equipment and devices.

Qualifications:
 Minimum – Associate Degree Nurse. CNOR - preferred
 Clinical Skills, Bedside Manner, Infection Control, Nursing Skills, Physiological Knowledge, Administering Medication, Medical Teamwork, Multi-tasking, Listening, Verbal Communication, Health Promotion and Maintenance, outstanding bedside manner, provide leadership to the care team, detail oriented, displays positive attitude.
 Licensure: Illinois RN License in good standing.
 Training:
o Annual education, skills and competencies required by MH.
o BLS
o ACLS & PALS or ENPC (within 1 year)
 Experience:
o Requires a degree with clinical experience.
o Preferred 1 year nursing experience.
 Immunizations: Vaccinations required per IDPH, CDC and CMS.

Job Knowledge:
Same as primary job description General surgical care, aseptic technique, and Universal precautions ACLS and PALS or ENPC with Call Rotation.
• Computer literacy • Knowledge of/demonstrates competency in caring for all ages, neonates, infants, children, adult, geriatrics Same Day Surgery RN

Job Description Performance Requirements:
• Physical Demands
100% On-site work and call rotation schedule
• Possesses the stamina to work long hours and return for emergencies as needed
• Responsibility for errors, losses and process. Realizes that errors or incompetence may cause serious consequences for the patient. Recognizes the importance of setting a good example Assist supervisor on “charge” procedures and recovery of “lost” charges
• Responsibility for Safety
Special Demands:
• Employees, Patient, Physician and Public Relations
Participates in pre-op and post-op patient/family teaching program Is responsible for staying to provide care as long as a patient is in Same Day Surgery Participates in PI program.
• Confidentiality
• Additional duties as assigned by manager.

Full Job Descriptions will be available at the time of interview.

Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.