Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Holdrege, NE
ICONMA
3x12 hrs, Evenings, Nights, Rotating

Description:
The Registered Nurse in the OR manages, organizes and administers nursing care for patients of all ages under the supervision of the Physician.

Essential Functions
Incumbent must have the skills, ability and judgment to perform the following essential job duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation:
Assesses data regarding the patient's physical, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions based on the patient's age and development.
Reports and documents all observed symptoms, reactions, and changes in the patient's condition.
Utilizes the nursing process to direct and deliver patient care.
Developments, implements, revisions and evaluates a formal plan of care.
Administers medications using the "Five Rights of Medication Administration".
Provides and instructs patients and/or their families or significant others with educational information appropriate for age and learning abilities.
Provide assistance to the Operating Practitioner and CRNA.
Participates in sterilization, stocking and case set-up.
Prepares and cleans room, instruments and supplies as scheduled.
Responsible for rotation of call coverage as assigned.
Responsible for circulating and scrub nurse duties as assigned.
Assists in Sterile Processing and Endoscopy.
Creates and maintains a comfortable and safe environment for patients, visitors, and other employees.
Organizes and prioritizes daily assignments to provide optimal patient care and increase productivity.
Conforms and complies to the policies and procedures of client.
Adheres to Infection Control Policies and Procedures and the use of Universal Precautions.
Possesses knowledge of client Safety policies, procedures and protocols i.e. fire, safety, disaster and tornado.
Independently maintains and updates skills as BLS certification, required in-services and continuing education for professional improvement.
Promotes effective interdepartmental and intradepartmental communications.
Participates in OR Nursing Quality Assurance.
Presents a professional, pleasant and positive image.
Always maintains patient and employee confidentiality.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Reports directly to the Supervisor of Surgical Services.