OR RN

Proliance Surgeons•Mountlake Terrace, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The operating room RN performs circulating nursing duties during surgery. The RN assesses and evaluates patients’ care needs, requests necessary pre-surgical clearances and diagnostics, and communicates the patient’s plan of care. The role is based at the Proliance Center for Outpatient Spine and Joint Surgery in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. It is full-time, 30–40 hours per week, with 10-hour shifts scheduled from 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The facility operates Monday through Thursday, with no weekends, call, or holidays.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Current state licensure.
Current CPR, ACLS, and PALS accreditations.
1–2+ years of operating room experience.
Problem-solving skills.
Skill in using a computer.
Knowledge of applicable specialties.
Outpatient clinical organizational ability.
Ability to remain objective and remove oneself personally from situations.
Ability to exhibit cooperation and flexibility and provide assistance when interacting with patients, physicians, and staff.
Ability to multitask.
Skill in organizing and reporting accurate and complete information.
Understanding of and consistent respect for confidentiality and HIPAA.
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all staff.
Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Consistent and timely attendance.

Responsibilities

Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care throughout the patient’s surgical experience.
Maintain a friendly, positive, and caring attitude with patients, physicians, and staff.
Assist with patient education during all phases of the patient’s experience at the Center.
Help ensure that proper supplies, instruments, and equipment are available for procedures.
Help ensure that equipment is functioning properly.
Monitor the use of supplies and assist with inventory control by accurately counting supplies and recording time used.
Document the care provided to the patient appropriately.
Complete continuing education to meet state requirements and remain current with changes in health care.
Represent the Center professionally at work and in the community.
Take an active role on department committees.
Identify actual and potential risks to patients and others, and take action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safety.
Perform charge nurse responsibilities as staffing demands and as requested.