The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients in compliance with, but not limited to, Standards of Practice, and organization protocols, policies, procedures, and guidelines. Develops implements, evaluates, and revises plan of care based on physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational needs of the patient/caregiver. Maintains clinical knowledge and skills competencies to facilitate patient care in accordance with current standards of practice and monitors the environment to provide safe patient care.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

• Prepares/assembles equipment, instrumentation, and supplies for upcoming casesin accordance withthephysician’s preferencecards
• Damp dusts all flat surfaces and lights in the operating rooms prior to opening sterile packs
• Assistswith the preparation of the operating room for surgical procedures
• Ensures patient readiness for surgery including, but not limited to, NPO status, medication administration, surgical siteverification andmarkingand chart completeness.
• Implements plan of care safely and effectively and provides safe environment, including, but not limited to:
  • a. Positioning patient safely, padding bony prominences and ensuring respiratory and circulatory protection
  • b. Ensuring correct prepping and draping procedures
  • c. Conducting “time-out” process prior to incision to ensure correct patient, correct, procedures, and correct surgicalsite.
  • d. Ensuring asepsis during all procedures. Opens and presents sterile items to sterile field aseptically; ensures supplies are not expired. e. Accounting for all sponges, needles, sharps, during and after the procedures and documenting appropriately. · Accurately records, labels, and handles specimens ·Demonstratescompetence in preparing and cleaning of O.R. suites before, between, and after cases. · Gives thorough report of patient’s intra-operative condition to PACU nurse ·Demonstratesability to respond to patient care and operating room needs inan emergency situation· Collaborates with other members of the surgical team to ensure efficient turn-around time between each procedure. · Respects patient’s privacy, dignity and confidentiality · Assists with housekeeping duties as necessary to provide a safe environment · Demonstrates the ability to understand and use various types of equipment in the operating room · Updates physician preference cards, as necessary · Able to perform all duties of a circulating room nurse · Recognizes legal and policy limits of individual responsibility · Provides clinical skills necessary to provide quality care according to patient’s age and stage of growth and development · Participates in the Quality Program, as directed by supervisor · Performs other duties as may be appropriately required or assigned.

SKILLS

• Understanding of Internal Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Common Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding
• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology
• Strong customer service skills
• Electronic medical record experience(eClinicalWorks preferred)
• Highly detailed and accurate, with excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communicationand interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office (primarily Word, Excel ,Power Point and TEAMS).
• Must be computer literate with the ability to learn new software applications

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to function effectively under tight time constraints, consistently meet strict deadlines, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment
• Ability to communicate appropriately and build professional relationships with patients and coworkers
• Willingness to adhere to all principles of confidentiality
• Ability to represent the company in a professional manner to both internally and externally
• Goal-oriented and self-motivated. Is proactive, committed, has high standards, and does what it takes to get the job done
• Ability to work independently and to work effectively fostering a team environment
• Ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalency
• 2+years of Central Navigator experience(preferred)
• Knowledge of general administrative and clerical procedures

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Sano is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age (40 and older), race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Sano is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.