NURSE CLINICIAN - OPERATING ROOM/PERIOPERATIVE SERVICES

Cook County•Chicago, IL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Clinician is a professional care provider with above average clinical skills, competence, and organizational proficiency in order to direct patient care in the Intraoperative Environment. The Nurse Clinician develops a broad clinical and operational knowledge base and works in collaboration with the Physician groups providing care to the Surgical Patient. Serves as a liaison between Nursing Management and staff in the efficient and effective utilization of the Operating Room (OR). Assists in developing/implementing departmental protocols for scheduling of the surgical patient. The Nurse Clinician assists in the planning, organizing and monitor orientation of new personnel in the Intraoperative Environment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university is required. (Must provide official transcripts at time of interview)
Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois is required
Five (5) years of nursing experience in a hospital as a staff nurse is required
Three (3) years of experience in Operating Room Nursing is required
Current Certified Nurse Operating Room Nurse (CNOR) certification or in a pathway to complete CNOR certification within one (1) year of starting employment is required
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required (If already obtained, must provide proof at time of interview)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required (If already obtained, must provide proof at time of interview)
Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships with patients, members of the health care team, and other personnel
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to assess information, apply critical thinking to determine course of action, and relay this information to patients, families, and clinical staff
Mathematical skills
Strong attention to detail
Work to deadlines
Flexibility and adaptability in performing duties
Emergency response skills
Ability to document clearly and concisely

Responsibilities

Demonstrates competency in delivery of patient care through the effective utilization of the Operating Room
Facilitates the daily operation of the Operating Room schedule
Communicates and collaborates with the Surgical Scheduling Office
Communicates and collaborates with the Daily Anesthesia Board Runner
Rounds in the OR to assist in patient throughout and trouble shoot problems and issues
Proactively communicates any changes to the room schedule with Anesthesia, Surgeon and Nursing staff involved
Communicates and collaborates any Add-ons with Urgent or Emergent status
Adjusts staff and schedule to facilitate the optimal care for urgent and Emergent cases
Utilizes electronic tracking boards to maximize patient throughput
Monitors efficient operating room turnover
Communicates with interdepartmental personnel to facilitate efficient patient throughout the Operating Room
Collaborates with Nursing Management in effective use of Service Leads Assignments
Collaborates with Service Leads on coordination of care for specific patient populations
Monitors staff adherence to protocols and procedures
Provides feedback to Perioperative Services Leadership for annual staff competencies and education
Maintains a safe environment for staff, patients, physicians and visitors
Verifies physician and ancillary personnel credentialing when in question
Investigates patient care problems and complaints and promptly seeks solutions collaborating with the Medical Staff and/or the nursing staff as indicated
Participates in the Multidisciplinary conferences held in the department
Identifies topics for ongoing discussion and education
Plans, organizes, and monitors the orientation of new staff
Provides feedback on new hires for past experience, education/knowledge and plans during orientation that is specific to the needs of the employee
Monitors the progress of orientee doing problem solving as needed
Under the direction of Perioperative Services Leadership, assists with unit based Quality Improvement (QI) Program and initiatives
Participates in Q.I. meetings to discuss on-going issues and strategies for corrective action
Coordinates the Department Program assisting staff members and others in the collection of data, reporting results to Perioperative Services Leadership and writing reports as required
Ensures monitoring of regulatory requirements and reports as identified by department
Attends all mandatory In-Services and attends at least one (1) educational seminar or workshop annually which pertains to Operating Room efficiency
Acts as resource person for members of the health care team to provide effective and safe patient care
Maintains clinical competency as a Perioperative registered nurse by performing direct patient care activities (scrubbing/circulating) a minimum of two shifts per month.
Performs all other duties as assigned