GENERAL SUMMARY

The ASC Registered Nurse OR provides safe, quality patient care in the operating room area. The RN provides care and support to patients before, during and after surgery along with assisting the surgeon and the surgical team in their tasks.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION/COMPETENCIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Prepares operating room for procedure.
• Evaluates medical information, and provides direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre-and post-surgery patients.
• Functions in a scrub and circulating nurse role.
• Assists in positioning and responding to comfort / safety of the patient.
• Serves as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team.
• Provides accurate care and handling of specimens.
• Prepares, administers and records prescribed medications.
• Communicates preoperative instructions to the patient.
• Performs other position related duties as assigned.
• Employees shall adhere to high standards of ethical conduct and will comply with and assist in complying with all applicable laws and regulations. This will include and not be limited to following the Solaris Health Code of Conduct and all Solaris Health and Affiliated Practice policies and procedures; maintaining the confidentiality of patients' protected health information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); immediately reporting any suspected concerns and/or violations to a supervisor and/or the Compliance Department; and the timely completion the Annual Compliance Training.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES OR REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS

• RN License and certification as required by state.
• BLS certification required, ACLS required.

KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ABILITIES

• Ability to build relationships with patients and display empathy and compassion to patients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge in healthcare systems operations such as EMR.
• Requires strong clinical knowledge and ability to develop patient care plan in preparation for surgery.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
• Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of a accredited nursing program, BSN preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2 years' experience as OR Nurse.

REQUIRED TRAVEL

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Carrying Weight Frequency

1-25 lbs. Frequent from 34% to 66%

26-50 lbs. Occasionally from 2% to 33%

Pushing/Pulling Frequency

1-25 lbs. Seldom, up to 2%

100 + lbs. Seldom, up to 2%

Lifting - Height, Weight Frequency

Floor to Chest, 1 -25 lbs. Occasional: from 2% to 33%

Floor to Chest, 26-50 lbs. Seldom: up to 2%

Floor to Waist, 1-25 lbs. Occasional: from 2% to 33%

Floor to Waist, 26-50 lbs. Seldom: up to 2%