Registered Nurse - PACU (VB Surgery Center)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Review the operating room schedule and patient chart to obtain as much patient information as possible.
• Absorb doctor's preference card and assist in keeping preference card current.
• Assist in collecting the necessary and anticipated instruments, supplies, and equipment for each procedure.
• Ensure all necessary medications are available and ready for use.
• Communicate effectively with peers, physicians, ancillary staff, and the Nursing Administration.
• Assure that appropriate, effective inter/intra-shift communications are maintained.
• Connect, test, and perform safety checks on all electrical surgical equipment and monitors prior to patients entering the surgical suite.
• Any malfunctions are reported to the appropriate person.
• Develop skills of caring behaviors and caring presence in formal and informal relationships with individuals and groups.
• Document thoroughly and accurately all observations concerning patients and record them in a timely manner.
• Maintain adequate supplies and equipment, assuring the OR is properly prepared prior to each case.
• Identify specific problems and approaches that are individualized for each patient.
• Position patients safely using proper body mechanics.
• Check assignments no more than 5 minutes after the beginning of the shift and prepare for cases, patients, and/or assigned duties immediately.
• Prioritize and organize work in such a manner as to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Assist in the turnover of the OR in preparation for the next case assigned to that room and close down OR at the end of shift.
• Properly document and care for all surgical pathology and laboratory specimens.
• Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services.
• Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care.
• Promptly report problems and concerns to the Charge Person.
• Complete laser training and maintain competency in order to effectively and safely operate laser machines when assigned.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate adherence to safety policies and procedures and assist coworkers in compliance with them.
• Demonstrate adherence to Human Resources Policies and Procedures, Departmental Policies and Procedures, and other relevant Organizational Policies and Procedures.
• Keep up to date on all policy and procedure changes.
• Adapt well to changes in the work environment.
• Ensure the quality of work performed is professional, accurate, and thorough.
• Be adaptable, dependable, and accountable for completion of all assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required Education: ADN, Diploma
• Preferred Education: BSN
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience working in an OR required. 2 years preferred.
• Experience: Working knowledge of equipment used in an operating room (i.e., electrosurgical unit, various light sources and scopes, sterilizers, surgical tables, and lights), including utilization, maintenance, and safety, required.
• Experience: Scrubbing experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience: Experience in urology, neurology, and robotic surgery preferred.
• Certifications/Licenses: Current license to work as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia or compact state. BLS certification required.
• Certifications/Licenses: CNOR is preferred but not required.