RN - OR Circulator - PRN - AVALA Surgery Center - Metairie - RA9

AVALA•Metairie, LA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for monitoring the procedures in operating rooms during surgery. During operations and other surgical procedures, the circulator assists by acting as an intermediary between the operating room staff and the rest of the hospital.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current state Registered Nurse licensure in state of Louisiana
Current BLS certification
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Basic computer knowledge.
Meets dress code standards and adheres to policy on “Attire in the Operating Room”.
Completes annual education requirements.
Maintains regulatory requirements.
Always maintains patient confidentiality.
Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.
Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion.
Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
Attends monthly staff meetings or reads staff meeting minutes.
Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.
Promotes professional growth of subordinates by sharing knowledge and/or directing them to sources if information appropriate to given situation.
Utilizes journals, books, etc. to learn and/or improve new techniques and equipment.
Assists other staff members in performing any duty that enhances the delivery of patient care.
Within 90 days of hire or, if currently employed, within 90 days of signing the job description, must adhere to: Orientation of Advanced Orthopedic and Spine Certification In compliance with the Program education requirements Completed department specific competencies Regulatory Requirements

Nice To Haves

Action Orientation
Communications
Creativity/Innovation
Critical Judgment
Customer Orientation
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership
Teamwork

Responsibilities

Performs the surgical preparation on the patients.
Checks patient identification and date of birth by armband and verbally.
Checks NPO status.
Verifies procedure.
Checks for patient allergies.
Gathers appropriate supplies and equipment.
Performs the prep in an aseptic technique.
Performs Time Out.
Makes an initial assessment of and determines the nursing needs of the patient assigned to their care.
Assesses patient’s physical and mental status.
Reviews patient’s medical and surgical history.
Explains nursing procedures and actions taken to help reduce anxiety.
Notifies surgeon and/or anesthesiologist of any pertinent physical or emotional findings.
Checks the patient’s medical record for completeness.
Checks that consents are accurate with signature, date, and time.
Verifies history & physical within 30 days; Update completed with signature, date, and time.
Reviews Hand Off form prior to transporting patient to OR.
Documents accurately on OR record and Implant record.
Assists surgeon with documentation in Electronic Medical Record.
Accurately completes Care Plan tailored to meet the patient’s needs.
Facilitates a prompt turnover of the operating room.
Checks OR board for assignment.
Assists other staff members with the cleaning of the operating room.
Maintains organized work area.
Uses foresight to prepare for upcoming assignment.
Secures appropriate supplies and equipment for the next assigned case.
Opens supplies with surgical tech.
Ensures safety and comfort of patients.
Keep side rails up when transporting patient to and from OR.
Provides warm blankets.
Ensures that wheels are locked when transferring patient to and from stretcher and OR table.
Safely positions patient on the OR table using safety strap and positioning aids.
Applies return electrode to clean, dry, shaven (if necessary) muscular area and checks and documents condition post-op.
Knowledgeable in the use and troubleshooting of equipment.
Maintains DVT prophylaxis with use of SCDs.
Accurately observes and monitors the environment of care closely.
Aware of potential risks in the environment and reports to appropriate personnel.
Communicates equipment malfunctions and reports to appropriate personnel.
Performs competently in emergency situations.
Remains calm in emergency situations.
Can utilize emergency equipment appropriately.
Stays up to date on current practices.
Maintains preference cards and accurately keys patient charges.
Reviews charge sheet during cases for supplies opened.
Makes necessary changes to preference cards as needed.
Charges for appropriate number of items as needed.
Verifies that supplies brought in by outside vendor have been pre-approved.
Maintains supplies and orders those that are necessary.
Takes initiative in preparing for new surgeon.
Rotates stock and checks for expiration dates.
Communicates surgeon’s request for a special supply or instrument.
Communicates in advance supplies needed for scheduled cases.
Participates in hospital wide inventory.
Self-directed in completing assignments.
Participates in reprocessing program.
Assists with orientation of new staff.
Other duties as assigned.