Perioperative Nursing Assistant - Proctor Surgery

Carle Health•Peoria, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Perioperative Nursing Assistant performs diversified activities that facilitate effective and efficient operations, utilizing independent judgement and decision-making. This role involves supporting surgical services operations by being knowledgeable and skilled in the application of aseptic technique in multiple areas, appropriately moving within and around the sterile field, and assisting surgeons, physicians, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and registered nurses. The assistant performs a variety of perioperative support functions for pre-op, intra-op, and post-op phases, with specific activities varying by area and sub-specialty. The position requires versatility and knowledge in multiple surgical specialties and phases of surgery, as well as proficiency in multiple sterilization/disinfection techniques and support areas like instrumentation, equipment, anesthesia, and supplies. The role demands the ability to function independently in various areas, ensure timely and accurate documentation, and be available for on-call hours, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays, responding within a defined timeframe. The assistant must adhere to assigned call shifts and prioritize, anticipate, and provide for surgical procedures and patients, reviewing the daily surgery schedule and collaborating with leadership to plan support functions. Actions should support efficient preparation for the surgical team and prepare for age-specific case requirements. The role requires a working knowledge of surgical conscience, electronic systems, equipment, and the interrelationship of pre-op, intra-op, and post-op phases. Specific systems include electrosurgical units, pneumatic tourniquet systems, positioning devices, endoscopic video systems, insufflation, patient warming devices, sterilizers, phaco emulsifier and vitrector, irrigation devices, microscopes, anesthesia machines, scope wasters, phlebotomy and testing equipment, and specialty carts. The assistant must understand the roles and relationships of the scrubbed and non-scrubbed surgical team, apply principles of aseptic techniques, ensure compliance during laser use, and operate various laser systems. Technical assistance is provided to surgeons, physicians, registered nurses, surgical technologists, and support staff. The role requires effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills, independent setup and operation of equipment, and provision of case-specific needs. Collaboration, communication, and support for multiple specialty needs are essential. Fostering relationships and communication with family members, demonstrating sensitivity to patient and family needs, and integrating individual efforts within surgical services to ensure a safe environment, promote teamwork, and satisfaction are key aspects of the role. The assistant will also attend and participate in department meetings and educational offerings, communicate effectively with nursing staff, and assist others in completing assignments, utilizing time wisely.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Nice To Haves

Knowledgeable and skilled in multiple sterilization/disinfection techniques.
Knowledgeable in multiple support areas such as; instrumentation, equipment, anesthesia, and supplies.
Able to function independently in a variety of areas.
Systems include but are not limited to: Electrosurgical unit, bipolar and monocular functional use and tissue effects. Pneumatic tourniquet systems and ATS. A variety of positioning devices. Endoscopic video systems; set up, operate and trouble shoot. Insufflation and accessories. Patient warming devices. Gravity and Pre Vac sterilizers. Phaco emulsifier and vitrector. Irrigation devices. Microscopes and accessories. Anesthesia machines. Scope wasters. Phlebotomy and testing such as; Hemacue, UCG, urine multistix. Specialty carts; i.e. vascular grafts, plastic.
Roles and relationships of scrubbed and non-scrubbed surgical team.
Applies principle of aseptic techniques; opening sterile items and skin preparation.
Ensures appropriate equipment, hazard warning, and practice compliance during laser use.
Operates and demonstrates working knowledge of a variety of laser systems.
Provides technical assistance to surgeons, physicians, registered nurses, surgical technologist, and support staff.
Demonstrates effective critical thinking and problem solving.
Independently sets up and is able to operate equipment for a variety of surgical specialties.
Provides case specific needs; specialty operating table, case specific assistive devices.
Able to assist multiple specialty needs, collaborate, communicate, and provide required support.

Responsibilities

Facilitates Surgical Services Operations by Supporting Multiple Areas
Knowledgeable and skilled in the application of aseptic technique in multiple areas.
Appropriately moves within and around the sterile field.
Assist surgeon, physicians, anesthesia provider, surgical technologist and registered nurses.
Performs a variety of perioperative support functions for pre-op, intra-op, and post-op.
Versatile and knowledgeable in multiple surgical specialties and phases of surgery (pre-op, intra-op, post-op.)
Knowledgeable and skilled in multiple sterilization/disinfection techniques.
Knowledgeable in multiple support areas such as; instrumentation, equipment, anesthesia, and supplies.
Able to function independently in a variety of areas.
Documentation is timely and accurate.
Be available to be assigned on-call hours outside of scheduled work-hours, which include after-hours, weekends and holidays. And if contacted while on-call, respond in the time frame as defined by the needs of the department.
Able to adhere to assigned weekly, weekend, and holiday call shifts in accordance with hospital policies and protocols.
Prioritizes, anticipates, and provides for surgical procedures and patients.
Reviews daily surgery schedule collaborates with leadership and plans support functions.
Implements plan so multiple needs are met simultaneously.
Actions support efficient preparation for surgical technologist, registered nurses, surgeons, physicians, and anesthesia providers.
Prepares for age specific case requirements.
Identifies barriers and initiates appropriate intervention.
Demonstrates working knowledge of surgical conscience, electronic systems, equipment and the interrelationship of pre-op, intra-op and post-op.
Ensures appropriate equipment, hazard warning, and practice compliance during laser use.
Operates and demonstrates working knowledge of a variety of laser systems.
Provides technical assistance to surgeons, physicians, registered nurses, surgical technologist, and support staff.
Demonstrates effective critical thinking and problem solving.
Independently sets up and is able to operate equipment for a variety of surgical specialties.
Provides case specific needs; specialty operating table, case specific assistive devices.
Able to assist multiple specialty needs, collaborate, communicate, and provide required support.
Fosters relationships and communication with family members.
Demonstrate sensitivity to patient and family needs and provides or communicates to appropriate personnel.
Integrates individual efforts within surgical services to ensure a safe environment, promote teamwork, and satisfaction.
Assist in achieving department and organizational goals.
Attend and participates in department meetings and educational offerings.
Communicates effectively with nursing staff throughout the shift.
Participates in education/training opportunities as available.
Assists others in completion of assignments.
Utilizes time wisely, identifies and initiates appropriate action.