Operating Room Registered Nurse RN

J ob Summary:
The Operating Room RN is responsible for managing all nursing care within the operating room, observing the surgical team from a broad perspective, and assisting the team to create and maintain a safe, comfortable environment for the patient's surgery. The circulating nurse ensures that all members of the surgical team perform in a united effort. During surgery, most patients are anesthetized or sedated and are powerless to make decisions on their own behalf. By employing critical thinking, assessment, diagnosing, outcome identification, planning, and evaluation skills, RN circulators direct the nursing care and coordinate activities of the surgical team for the benefit of the patient, whose protective reflexes or self-care abilities are compromised by the procedure. These critical nursing functions of the RN circulator are not delegable in the operating room.

Hours:

• .9 FTE - 36 Hours Per Week
• 3, 12-Hour Shifts
• PM Hours

Essential Job Functions:
Plans and directs all nursing care for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures
Provides high quality nursing care through patient assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation
The circulating RN is an advocate for the patient's safety during surgery
The circulating RN serves the well-being of the patient as well as the success of the surgical team by performing as the active observer, vigilantly watching for any unforeseen or unintended event that might compromise the patient during the surgery
The RN's knowledge, observation, and assessment skills, combined with the ability to anticipate needs, are invaluable to the successful performance of the operating room and are crucial components of the coordinated decision-making process that defends the patient's well-being throughout the procedure
The RN exhibits accuracy in recording, interpreting, and responding to a continuous stream of data and serves as the guardian of the patient's well-being by utilizing critical thinking skills
Performs a surgical site identification and surgical time-out on every patient
Prepares, administers, and records prescribed medications
Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol
Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
Preps the operating room for the procedure
Assists in positioning and responding to the comfort and safety of the patient
Provides for accurate care and handling of specimens
Observes and enforces strict standards of asepsis
Observes, checks, and monitors all equipment used during surgery to confirm that they are running smoothly and removes any malfunctioning equipment from service and reports it in the appropriate manner
Inventories all items both pre and post- surgery
Reports all occurrences in a timely manner
Regular and prompt work-site attendance
Performs other duties as they are assigned

Qualifications, Knowledge & Ability:
Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
Current RN licensure in the State of Wisconsin
BLS certification is required upon hire
Must be able to achieve ACLS and PALS certification within six months of hire
Ability to relate and work effectively with others
Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards
Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement
Previous operating room experience is preferred
Is aware of professional nursing standards and performs in accordance with them

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Company paid life insurance
• Free scrubs with laundry service
• Free meals
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness reimbursement