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Job Description:

Job Description

Position Title:

Perioperative Nurse Specialist

Last Reviewed:

11/04/2021

Salary Class:

Non-Exempt

Department:

Surgery

Position Code:

4760

Reports To:

Manager of Surgical Services

BASIC FUNCTION

The Perioperative Nurse Specialist will provide nursing management and nursing staff with expert advice, research, education, tools, and assistance to the surgical staff as well as coordinate activities of nursing personnel in the perioperative unit.  The Perioperative Nurse Specialist will facilitate required work, assistance, and communication between the surgical staff, surgical/procedural providers, and patients.
 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Organizes daily activities of staff and assists staff when needed. Participates in staff development through coaching and mentoring. Provides direct patient care including patient assessment and plan of care as needed. Provides pre-operative and recovery room nursing services. May be called on to assist in intra-operative scenarios. Ensures that continuity of care is maintained in all perioperative areas. Assists manager with staff scheduling – ensures appropriate staffing is provided. Monitors, evaluates, and modifies staffing patterns in order to properly utilize assigned staff to provide patient care in assigned area. Manages the daily handling of procedural scheduling, monitors per-operative requirements, and communicates with patients, family, and other departments to ensure that necessary preoperative requirements have been met. Communicates with various departments to coordinate services. Communicates with manager and staff regarding perioperative logistics for all cases. Provides input and assists with the evaluation and ordering of necessary supplies. Practices fairness and consideration for all employees and patients. Provides support and guidance to staff in high stress situations. Collaborates with the Surgical Services Manager with both daily and long-term department operations, planning, projects, and goals. Assists other departments on occasions when available to do so.

SCOPE OF THE JOB

Age Specific Population Served:

Pediatric (1 - 12 years)
Adolescent (13 - 17 years)
Adult (18 - 64 years)
Geriatric (65 years & older)

OSHA Category

Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Learning:

Required

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.  Associate degree required.  Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Work Experience:

Required

2-4 years of clinical experience. Experience in an OR/PACU environment and circulating experience is preferred.

Skills and Knowledge:

Required

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong leadership skills

Must have the ability to organize, plan and delegate duties as appropriate

Must have the ability to obtain and interpret information considering age specific needs

Must have the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a constantly changing environment

Must have the ability to effectively prioritize daily activities

Effective critical thinking and communication skills are essential to this position

Must have experience with or be willing to learn how to document patient cares utilizing an electronic medical record.

Reasoning/Decision Making

Must be flexible
Must be professional, honest and have personal integrity
Must be self-directed
Must be decisive
Must participate in and support professional organizations
Appreciates people whose values, goals, and cultures are different from your own
Develops additional knowledge by attending workshops and seminars
 

Communication

Communicates with ease on a professional level
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
 

Leadership

Establishes priorities in accordance with organizational strategic plans and management objectives while meeting deadlines
Works independently: self-disciplined
Use effective time management
Plan, organize, execute assignments to meet deadlines
Problem solve - evaluate, analyze, negotiate and recommend alternatives
legal and regulatory standards
 

General - All Positions

Work cooperatively with a wide variety of people
Must have a professional attitude in regard to motivation, cooperation, flexibility, confidentiality, ethics and personal development
Perceives and respond sensitively to the needs of others
Use listening skills to identify important information in oral communication
 

Computer Systems/Software/Applications

Microsoft Office Products, Adobe, Patient Record Systems, and other similar applications.

License and Certifications:

Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse License is required.

BLS required. ACLS required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/DEMANDS OF THE POSITION

Standing

Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Sitting

Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Walking/Standing

Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Driving

Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Stooping/Bending

Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Squatting

Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Kneeling/Half Kneel

Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Climbing Stair

Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Reaching - Shoulder Level

Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Reaching - Below Shoulder

Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Reaching - Above Shoulder

Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation

Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Repetitive Actions - Grip Forces

Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Pounds of force 0-25

Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation

Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Balance - Right Leg

Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Balance - Left Leg

Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Lifting - Other

Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Number of lbs 0-25

Carrying - Short Carry

Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Number of lbs 0-25

Push/Pull (Static Force)

Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Number of lbs 0-25

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work is performed in both patient care and non-patient care settings.  Patient care will occur in the surgical department, including the operating room suites, PACU, pre- and post-operative areas, procedure room, and central service.  There is exposure to body fluids. Personal protective equipment is required and provided.  The pace of the pre/post-operative and surgical areas is dictated by case load.

Equipment Used: But not limited to:

Mindray Monitors

IV pumps

Crash cart

Malignant hyperthermia cart

Defibrillator

Surgery tables and cataract cart

Neptune suction units

Sequential stocking pumps

O2

Pyxis

Surgical equipment

Computer

Printer

Leg holder

Yellow Fin stirrups

Pentax and Stryker video/light source/scoping modules

Physical/Sensory/Cognitive Requirements:

Physical: Requires varying degree of pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. May assist with patient transfers up to 350 pounds. Note: assistance is required when lifting more than 50 pounds. Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and stooping are required. Standing for long periods of time may be necessary.

Sensory: Good vision, hearing, and sense of smell are required.

Cognitive: Must be able to concentrate for long periods of time. Remain calm during emergencies.

Responsibilities in an Emergency:

The Perioperative Nurse Specialist is expected to respond to emergency situations involving the safety of patient’s, other employees, and the facility. This includes the ability to assist with a possible evacuation of patients.

 

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below:

Primary Recruiter:

Steve Crager

Recruiter Email Address:

sscrager@gundersenhealth.org

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