RN / Orthopedic Nursing / Tennessee / Permanent / Operating Room RN Job
Company: Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics
Location: Germantown
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARYProvides safe, quality patient care in the
operating room for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric
patients in accordance with the established procedures of the
Ambulatory Surgical Center. Essential Functions Statement(s)Checks
the schedule for any additions, changes, or cancellations Wipes
down lights and all horizontal surfaces with disinfectant prior to
the first case of the day Opens sterile supplies with the help of
the surgical technician/nurse. Checks surgeon's card carefully with
the surgical technician/nurse to see that everything is prepared
for the case. Updates physician preference card(s) as needed
Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments on
pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients Verifies
patient identity Assesses health, physical and psychosocial status
of the patient experiencing surgical intervention by collecting
pertinent health data from their observation chart Reassesses
patient as appropriate and/or according to policy Provides
psychosocial care to patient Implements medical and nursing plans
of care for patietnts which reflect pertinent age specific,
physical, psychological, environmental and discharge planning
factors Reports any unusual circumstances concerning the patient's
condition or the procedure to the surgeon and/or anesthesiologist.
Completes occurence report as indicated Assists anesthesiologist
during induction Makes sure the surgical tech/nurse have everything
they need before starting the prep, including pouring solutions,
double-checking the local anesthesia with the surgical tech/nures,
etc. Positions patient and performs surgical prep. Places grounding
pad on patient's thigh, or on muscular area away from bony
prominence. Make sure there is good contact between the patient's
skin and the pad Connects bovie and suction, after patient is
draped Checks all supplies for the next case. Leaves room only when
necessary and for minimal periods. Is aware that a relief person
must be available for all breaks, unless breaks in the schedule
allow time between cases Relieves other nurses for breaks as
assigned. Voluntarily helps other nurses or works overtime as
needed Performs closing sponge and needle count. Places specimen in
a container with formalin when indicated. Makes sure the specimen
is labeled correctly. Gives frozen sections to pathologist without
formail immediately upon excision Helps move patient from OR table.
Physcian and nurse should accompany patient to the Recovery Room if
needed, and if requested, giving the receiving nurse a report from
the operating room Helps clean the room in preparation for the next
case, if a case is immediately following Notifies Perioperative
Coordinator at least half an hour before the next scheduled case if
there will be delays on the following cases Participates with
instrument processing and case cart preparation in Sterile Supply
Decontamination Cleans and restocks the OR jointly with the
surgical tech/nurse as needed. Wipes down all furniture/counters
with disinfectant. Selects scheduled cases for the next day in
Sterile Supply Knows the legal risks and implications of operating
room nursing and is ready to assume them Responds as an OR
Coordinator by coordinating activities of OR and other surgical
staff members, as needed Recognizes and responds appropriately to
patient and environmental safety factors. Monitors patient for
safety-related issues. Provides patient instruction regarding
safety issues Notifies appropriate authority of potential and
actual safety hazards and takes immediate, proper intervention to
correct Assists in ensuring that productivity and QI data is
compiled and reports prepared for ASC management and regulatory
bodies. Understands, applies, supports and follows department/ASC
policies, procedures and standards at all times Regular and
predictable attendance Ability to work in a cooperative manner with
others Performs all other duties as assigned
Keywords: Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics, Memphis , RN / Orthopedic Nursing / Tennessee / Permanent / Operating Room RN Job, Healthcare , Germantown, Tennessee
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