TX - OR Circulating RN
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RN must be able to circulate in the OR
1
Participates
in setting standards for patient care and nursing practice in surgery
department according to AORN and regulatory guidelines.
2
Takes
OR Call to ensure coverage at all times.
3
Functions
as surgical nurse for surgical
procedures.
4
Documents
completely and legibly the surgical record according to AORN standards.
5
Insures
all necessary logs, information and documentation is current, accurate and
preserved according to current standards.
6
Recovers
patients as needed.
7
Maintains
proficiency in proper aseptic technique in the operating room and autoclaves
instruments as necessary.
8
Insures
all equipment is maintained in good working order and demonstrates ability to
recognize improperly functioning equipment.
9
Provides
care appropriate for the neonate and the pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric
patients served based on demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth
and development over the life span.
10
Insures
supplies and equipment are inventoried, ordered and stocked.
11
Sets
up PACU, maintaining all necessary supplies, stock drugs and completes daily
check of all emergency equipment.
12
Insures
PACU is equipped and stocked to receive patients at all times.
13
Pre-op
preparation of patients per physicians orders.
14
Insures
all permits and other paperwork are completed.
15
Initiates
IV line and assures pre-op teaching and anesthesia assessment done. Complete
all pre-op preparation of patient.
16
Receives
patient from OR nurse post-op and initiates recovery per accepted PACU
standards of care
17
When
prescribed recovery period completed, with patient stable and responsive,
PACU nurse will effect transport either personally or by designation giving
comprehensive report to receiving nurse. If patient is able to be discharged
home post-op, PACU nurse will assist in dressing, reinforce discharge
instructions and accompany patient personally or delegate staff to assist
patient to transportation.
18
Other
duties as assigned by supervisor or Nursing Administrator.
19
Assesses
and interprets data on the neonate and the pediatric, adolescent, and
geriatric patients status to identify adolescent, and geriatric patients
status to identify patients requirements relative to their age-specific
needs and provides care needed as stipulated in departmental policy.
Position Urgency
Quick Start
Shifts
Mon-Fri, 3-4 call shifts/wk, rotating wknd call
State License Details
Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years Of Experience
1
Minimum Guaranteed Hours
36
Specialty Type
Nursing
Sub Specialty
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse (PACU), Pre-Op, Operating Room / Circulate, Operating Room
General Certifications
ACLSBLS/BCLSPALS
Bilingual
No
EMR Used
Cerner
Holiday Coverage Required
No
RN must be able to circulate in the OR
1
Participates
in setting standards for patient care and nursing practice in surgery
department according to AORN and regulatory guidelines.
2
Takes
OR Call to ensure coverage at all times.
3
Functions
as surgical nurse for surgical
procedures.
4
Documents
completely and legibly the surgical record according to AORN standards.
5
Insures
all necessary logs, information and documentation is current, accurate and
preserved according to current standards.
6
Recovers
patients as needed.
7
Maintains
proficiency in proper aseptic technique in the operating room and autoclaves
instruments as necessary.
8
Insures
all equipment is maintained in good working order and demonstrates ability to
recognize improperly functioning equipment.
9
Provides
care appropriate for the neonate and the pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric
patients served based on demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth
and development over the life span.
10
Insures
supplies and equipment are inventoried, ordered and stocked.
11
Sets
up PACU, maintaining all necessary supplies, stock drugs and completes daily
check of all emergency equipment.
12
Insures
PACU is equipped and stocked to receive patients at all times.
13
Pre-op
preparation of patients per physicians orders.
14
Insures
all permits and other paperwork are completed.
15
Initiates
IV line and assures pre-op teaching and anesthesia assessment done. Complete
all pre-op preparation of patient.
16
Receives
patient from OR nurse post-op and initiates recovery per accepted PACU
standards of care
17
When
prescribed recovery period completed, with patient stable and responsive,
PACU nurse will effect transport either personally or by designation giving
comprehensive report to receiving nurse. If patient is able to be discharged
home post-op, PACU nurse will assist in dressing, reinforce discharge
instructions and accompany patient personally or delegate staff to assist
patient to transportation.
18
Other
duties as assigned by supervisor or Nursing Administrator.
19
Assesses
and interprets data on the neonate and the pediatric, adolescent, and
geriatric patients status to identify adolescent, and geriatric patients
status to identify patients requirements relative to their age-specific
needs and provides care needed as stipulated in departmental policy.
Position Urgency
Quick Start
Shifts
Mon-Fri, 3-4 call shifts/wk, rotating wknd call
State License Details
Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years Of Experience
1
Minimum Guaranteed Hours
36
Specialty Type
Nursing
Sub Specialty
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse (PACU), Pre-Op, Operating Room / Circulate, Operating Room
General Certifications
ACLSBLS/BCLSPALS
Bilingual
No
EMR Used
Cerner
Holiday Coverage Required
No
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