RN II - OR (Full-time, Rotating Shift)

Adventist Health

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists surgeons and anesthesiologist and coordinates flow of equipment, supplies and staff during a surgical procedure. Assures patient safety throughout the perioperative phase of care. Participates in patient care planning, assessment and nursing treatment. This position is represented by CNA.

Requirements

• Associate Degree (A.S.) or equivalent: Required
• One year previous full time experience in the operating room: Required
• Current RN license in state of practice: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice: Required
• AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS: Required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing: Preferred
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS OR HS-PALS OR RQIPALS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred
• Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR): Preferred

Responsibilities

• Is competent to circulate in the Operating Room during a surgical procedure.
• Is knowledgeable of and consistently applies the principles of aseptic technique.
• Is competent to safely operate all equipment routinely utilized in the Operating Room.
• Is competent to prepare patients for surgery, including safe, appropriate anatomical positioning.
• Is competent to perform pre, intra, and post procedure patient care planning and assessment following established Surgery Department criteria.
• Is competent to safely handle and dispose of biohazardous materials from operative procedures.
• Is competent to access facility information systems to retrieve and utilize pertinent information for the provision of patient care or in the performance of other job related responsibilities.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to safely and appropriately fulfill job specific responsibilities related to patient safety, security, emergency preparedness, emergent patient situations, control of hazardous materials/waste, life safety, medical equipment and utility systems as outlined in the Hospital’s environment of care plan.
• Documents temperature of tissue/allografts, verifies package integrity, delivers to sterile field, per manufacturers' guidelines; documents process in appropriate tissue log book.
• Efficiently uses down time for job-related or unit specific work, including, but not limited to: chart auditing, cleaning and restocking, training or .edu modules).
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• All required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree