Operating Room RN at SCOTT COUNTY HOSPITAL

Scott City, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing, Patient Care, Surgical Procedures, Documentation, Teamwork, Communication, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Dependability, Initiative, BLS Certification, ACLS Certification, PALS Certification, PACU Duties, Pre-op Duties, Post-op Duties

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description POSITION TITLE: Operating Room RN (OR & PACU) Department: Surgery/Nursing Reports to: Operating Room Supervisor, Chief Nursing Officer Mission of Department: To protect the well-being of our patients. Purpose of Position: Provides circulating and/or scrub nurse services in the operating room during surgical procedures and assists surgical team as needed in other capacity, according to established procedures. Ability to do PACU/pre-op/post-op duties. Some clinical work on an as needed basis. Essential Functions: To work as scheduled with other RN’s. Take surgery call as scheduled, includes holidays & weekends. Must be within 20 minutes of the hospital when on call. Hours and days are subject to change. Cover OR positions as team and scheduling necessitates, Circulating and/or Pre-op/Post-op duties: -admit and/or discharge patient to or from the surgical department -provide care/assistance during the surgical procedure -work with physicians, surgical technicians, CRNA’s and other team members to provide care/safety to patients -documentation of procedural care -monitor medical condition of patient throughout surgical process and report changes to appropriate personnel The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned in this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requirements Education, Qualifications, Experience: A college degree in nursing. One year experience in an acute care hospital setting, preferred. A current license as a Registered Nurse. Attend CEU’s as necessary to maintain and broaden skills. Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Kansas or has work permit from the State Board of Nursing. American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required or must complete BLS certification within one month of employment. ACLS and PALS certification is required and must be completed within 6 months of employment. TNCC and NRP certification is preferred. Personal Characteristics: Dependable Able to take criticism well Professional appearance Adheres to policies and procedures. Possess good interpersonal skills and characteristics to maintain good working relationship with co-workers and promote team work. Accepts and performs assigned duties in a cooperative manner. Ability to mentor/share responsibilities as needed or directed. Demonstrates initiative, ingenuity, and ability to problem solve. Accepts responsibility for own mistakes. Expectation of Service: This is a full-time position. Regular and punctual attendance is required. Physical Requirements: Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking. Daily lifts/positions/transfers patients, with assistance, of weights up to and occasionally in excess of 200 lbs. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching. Motor coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to carry out procedures as outlined. Normal eyesight, with or without corrective lenses Normal hearing, with or without aid Daily lifting supplies/equipment (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Have good language skills to communicate with staff, patients, and families in a professional manner. Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases. Handles emergency or crisis situations. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours. Equipment: Laprascopic equipment Heart monitors Surgical beds Warming devices Emergency equipment Omnicell OR instruments Autoclave Steris

Responsibilities

The Operating Room RN provides circulating and scrub nurse services during surgical procedures and assists the surgical team as needed. Responsibilities include patient admission and discharge, monitoring patient conditions, and ensuring safety during surgeries.