KOS RN - OR     

Job Code: 50115    

Position Summary

Responsible for the safety of the patient while in the Kootenai Outpatient Surgery (KOS) Operating Room (OR). Assesses the individual patient and procedure, anticipating the needs of the surgical team and providing such services while maintaining an aseptic and safe environment. Utilizes specialized nursing knowledge and discriminative judgment while giving direct and indirect patient care.

Responsibilities

•    Coordinates OR preparation with team to ensure cases start on time

•    Performs assessment of patient for specific nursing care needed; plans care to ensure patient safety

•    Directs and assists in carrying out safe aseptic & sterile techniques and procedures

•    Directs and oversees the activities being performed in the operating room 

•    Prepares OR with the necessary equipment and supplies for specific patient and procedure

•    Arranges instruments according to routine for a given procedure

•    Ensures proper care of instruments, supplies, sterilization, and storage of equipment; checks for cleanliness and proper working condition

•    Assists in stocking, preparation, and waste management of supplies; secures emergency equipment and supplies as needed

•    Assists in transporting patients to OR and checks patient record for appropriate pre-op preparation and procedures (i.e., lab, x-ray, H&P, appropriate consent)

•    Performs and/or directs appropriate surgical prep

•    Completes documentation for OR records, laboratory requisitions, and patient chart including medications and physician orders

•    Oversees and assists with the proper, safe positioning of the patient

•    Identifies, labels, and cares for all surgery specimens properly

•    Scrubs, gowns, and gloves members of the surgery team following aseptic techniques

•    Maintains sterile field throughout the surgery procedure

•    Performs clean-up following procedures, as well as general environmental services duties

•    Provides assistance to team members, physicians, and anesthesia personnel as needed

•    Reviews physicians’ preference cards and updates as needed

•    Participates in ongoing committees and other educational programs to enhance patient care

•    Performs other related duties as assigned

•    Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field

•    Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

•    Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function

•    Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

•    Graduate of a nationally accredited Nursing program required

•    State of Idaho Registered Nurse or licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the "multistate privilege to practice" compact with Idaho

•    BLS required

•    ACLS required within 6 months of hire

•    Minimum 1 year experience in operative setting preferred 

•    ASC experience preferred

Working Conditions

•    Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position

•    Typical equipment used in a clinical job

•    Must be able to stoop, crouch or bend

•    Must be able to push, pull, or transfer heavy equipment

•    Must be able to lift or move up to 35 lbs