OR - Registered Nurse ( RN )

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares room, equipment and supplies needed for procedure, including anesthesia supplies.
• Opens sterile packs and supplies, using Surgeon's preference card for specific requests.
• A preoperative assessment is performed that includes the following surgical checklist:
  • Introduces self, confirms patient identity using two patient identifiers.
  • Verifies operative consent and correct procedure with patient.
  • Confirms operative site marking if applicable.
  • Verifies NPO status.
  • Verifies history and physical is on chart.
  • Verifies allergies.
  • Confirms availability of special equipment and implants.
  • Assesses patient for any additional patient specific needs.
• Brings patient to Operating Room suite and assists patient to the operating bed after braking of gurney.
• Positions patient for safe functional alignment, exposure of surgical site and to provide physical support.
• Assists Anesthesiologist with monitor leads, blood pressure cuff and oximeter placement and remain at patient's side during induction and positioning.
• Prepares patient's operative site, again confirming procedure with Surgeon's history and physical and operative consent.
• Performs a time out prior to incision.
• Directs overhead spotlights and connects equipment such as electrocautery, suction, and power equipment.
• Performs surgical counts, if required. Obtains any sterile supplies needed throughout procedure.
• Maintains an aseptic controlled environment.
• Maintains open communication with scrub tech assigned to the case.
• Follows proper procedures regarding exposure to Category 1 tasks.
• Follows proper procedures for handling hazardous waste material
• Documents information required on operative record and implant records.
• Maintains accurate documentation of charges.
• Properly handles surgical specimens and documentation of specimens.
• Informs front desk of progress and Post Anesthesia Care Unit, other facility unit and/or front desk prior to transfer out of OR.
• Assists with OR room turnover.
• Assists SPD with instrument reprocessing. Prepares soiled instruments for cleaning. Decontaminates and reprocesses in steam autoclave and or Steris system I.
• Puts unused sterile instruments and supplies away and notifies OR Team leader of damaged or malfunctioning equipment.
• Puts all other supplies away and leaves OR room tidy at the end of the day.
• Helps to stock the operating room, notifies team leader when supplies need to be reordered.
• Updates preference cards as necessary.
• Assists with pulling cases for the next day and setting up OR rooms.
• Does monthly cleaning, outdates, and helps to maintain the organization to the "back/sterile" hall.
• Helps to keep supplies in an orderly fashion, making them easy to locate and inventory.
• Assists with any other duties as deemed necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Kansas
• Current CPR and ACLS certification
• OR Experience preferred but not required.
• Demonstrates ability to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.
• Demonstrates ability to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis.
• Demonstrates ability to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.