ASC REGISTERED NURSE - OR (IPT) PEORIA SURGERY CENTER
Company: Springfield Clinic
Location: Peoria
Posted on: October 30, 2024
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Job Description:
The Registered Nurse- ASC OR is responsible for professional
nursing care of the surgical or endoscopic patient and to achieve
total patient centered care through use of the nursing process.
Job Relationships
Reports to the Nurse Manager-Operative Services
Principal Responsibilities
Nurses will be cross-trained to work other areas in the facility
utilizing those nursing skills and techniques necessary to meet the
patients' needs and provide quality care. Annual competencies for
specific working area must be completed within designated
month.
CIRCULATING - Accompany the patient to the operating room, assume
responsibility with other members of OR team for the comfort and
safety of the patient. Assist the anesthesiologist with induction.
Perform intraoperative nursing duties. Complete the intraoperative
record. Observe and maintain sterile technique. Dispense
medications as ordered by physician. Supply the scrub person with
sterile supplies as needed. Follow protocol of lab specimens and
sponge/needle count as outlined in Policy and Procedure manual.
Accompany the patient to recovery room or Phase II Recovery and
reporting to RN.
SCRUB - Prepare necessary instruments and supplies for the case.
Scrub-in and assist the doctor during the operation. Pass
instruments, maintain sterile field, safe disposal of blades and
needles and count sponges/needles. Advise the supervisor or
equipment repair needs. Assume responsibility along with other
members of OR team for the comfort and safety of the patient.
Maintain the facility in a neat and orderly manner at all
times.
Restock supplies as indicated daily.
Check crash cart, defibrillator and medications daily, see that all
equipment is present and in working order.
Transfer specimens/cultures to lab.
Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and
procedures.
Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training &
accomplishments as required per policy.
Provide excellent customer service and adhere to SC Way customer
service philosophy.
Perform other job duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
Three-five years of comparable nursing experience preferred.
Licenses/Certificates
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines
required within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be able to adjust to various personalities and situations.
Must have the ability to control emotions and maintain composure
under stress, using tact and good judgment.
Must maintain professional behavior.
Must possess manual dexterity to use keyboard and handle equipment
and appliances.
Must be capable of pushing, pulling, stooping, bending and
lifting.
Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
Working Environment
Conditions include exposure to blood and body fluids, tissue and
contagious diseases and/or potentially hazardous materials.
Occasional heavy lifting required.
PHI/Privacy Level
HIPAA1
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