Operating Room RN
State College, PA
Wellspring Nurse Source
5x8 hrs, Days

2 years of current experience required. Assesses and responds to the individual physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient through personal observation and interaction, Acts as a patient advocate. Sets up operating room with appropriate sterile supplies, and equipment according to the assignments and schedule. Works as a team with the scrub nurse/technician, anesthesia personnel, and surgeon to provide an organized, safe, and efficient environment of care. Identifies patient and operative site, per policy. Transports patient safely. Communicates information accurately to the surgical team, and charts it in a timely and accurate manner. Constantly observes sterile field throughout surgical procedure. Charts the required information on the patient record, checks the consent H&P for each surgical procedure, and performs the "time out" properly. Oversees sponge/needle/instruments counts before surgery, and reports the results to the surgeon after they are completed intra-operatively. Has the appropriate medications available for each case labeled properly and oversees their proper use and labeling on the sterile field. Handles specimen correctly and safely. Labels, records, and places specimens in proper containers, and records the information on the couriers list according to policy. Uses safety goggles and gloves( PPE) when needed to handle waste and soiled items. Ensures that the team also is wearing protective gear. When functioning as float nurse/resource, maintains communication among all areas. Relieves personnel for breaks and lunches in a timely manner. Assists with checking case carts, maintains the flow of patients according to the OR schedule, and utilizes staff in a cost effective manner. Reviews surgeon's preference cards periodically to ensure that specific supplies and equipment are available for the procedure. Independently gains knowledge and familiarizes self with all equipment procedures, supplies, and drugs, and is familiar with their storage locations. Familiar with anesthesia supplies, location of crash cart, MH cart, anesthesia emergency carts, and locations of endotrach tubes, LMA's, endoscopes, and anesthesia medications. Utilizes supplies, equipment, and resources to contain costs without compromising patient care. Participates in annual inventory counts. Decrements supplies accurately. Assists with housekeeping duties as necessary, making beds, mopping floors between cases, disposing of trash, etc. When required to perform other duties such as Phase2 nurse or the late nurse, does so in accordance with policies. Works in other patient areas as needed. Functions with appropriate skill levels in all patient areas.