RN

OB SUMMARY

The C irculating Registered Nurse is responsible for:

C oordinating unit workflow and setting priorities in an effort to ensure efficient unit operations in a safe and cost effective manner.

Planning, executing, and evaluation of the intraoperative process.

Working in collaboration with the PAC U department in regards to the patient’s pre-operative and post-operative process.

Working in collaboration with the Sterile Processing Department.

Providing optimal, safe and effective nursing care utilizing the nursing process in accordance with policies and procedures of the

hospital, and professional nursing standards.

Demonstrating critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and leadership in the planning of patient care.

C ompleting documentation requirements as indicated.

EDUCATION

Graduate of school of nursing.

Initial and continuing education as listed in educational guidelines.

LICENSURE

C urrently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of West Virginia.

EXPERIENCE

One to three years of hospital experience in surgical setting preferred.

CERTIFICATION

Healthcare BLS validation required within 60 days of employment, with revalidation per AHA guidelines.

AC LS and PALS preferred.

COMPUTER/TYPING/MATH SKILLS

Not Applicable

JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to successfully complete established competencies for the position within designated probationary period; extended probationary

period may be acceptable upon a case by case basis after consultation with Human Resources and the VP of Nursing Services.

Participates in all required educational and competency offerings related to safety, including patient safety activities. Agrees to abide by the

Saint Francis Hospital implementation plans for the Joint C ommission National Patient Safety Goals. Provides feedback concerning any patient

safety issues identified within the hospital.

HOURS OF WORK

Must be able to work scheduled hours as dictated by business needs including flexing up and down to volume demand.

Normal hours of work will be determined by Director. Hours of work vary based on shifts and department. Additional time may include on call,

weekends, nights, holidays and overtime. Must be able to flex as dictated by Surgical Services Director. In the event of a natural disaster or

emergency, employee may be called in as per hospital policy.

POPULATION SERVED

Applicable Populations Served for this Position

Pediatric Infant (1 Month to 12 Months)

Pediatric C hild (1 Year to 12 Years)

Adolescent (13 Years to 17 Years)

Adult (18 Years to 64 Years)

Geriatric (65 Years and Older)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Exposure is Rare, Frequent, Continual or Not Applicable

Toxic/C austic C hemicals or Detergents - Rare

Extreme C onditions, Hot or C old - Frequent

Dust/Fumes/Gasses - Rare

Moving Mechanical Parts - Frequent

Potential Electric Shock - Frequent

X-Ray or Other Electromagnetic Energy - Rare

High Pitched Noises - Rare

Needles or Other Sharp Objects - Frequent

Blood or Body Fluids Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) - Frequent

C ommunicable Disease (Tuberculosis, Meningitis, etc) - Frequent

Unprotected Heights - Rare

C RT (C omputer) Monitor - Continual

Frequent Repetitive Motions - Frequent

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Use is Rare, Frequent, Continual, or Not Required

Respirator; Breathing Equipment - Rare

Eye Protection - Frequent

Head C overing - Continual

Hearing Protection - Rare

Hand Protection - Frequent

Body Protection - Frequent

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force

constantly to move objects.