REGISTERED NURSE – PERIOPERATIVE SERVICES JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse

DEPARTMENT: Perioperative Services (Circulate, Pre-op, PACU)

POSITION SUMMARY

Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with established Federal, State, Accreditation Standards (AAAHC/Medicare) and Novus Clinic policies and procedures. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under his/her direction. Participates in direct patient care and maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Critical Thinking - Ability to make sound nursing judgment based on nursing theory. Demonstrates primary nursing accountability through coordination, communication and continuity of patient care. Must be able to assess, prioritize, plan and implement direct patient care in an effective manner.

• Interpersonal - Demonstrates a positive, friendly and courteous manner. Maintains effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and other staff. Able to work within a team. Balances team and individual responsibilities. Recognizes each department's significance and works appropriately with other departments. Good communication skills: oral and written. Complies with HIPAA regulations.

• Job Knowledge/ Responsibilities - Performs duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of their license as defined by the State of Ohio. Maintains medical records in an accurate and legible manner. Has the ability to adhere to work schedule, be organized, manage time effectively and in a cost effective manner. Ability to respond to emergent situations. Participates in continuing education/in-service training as needed, staff meetings, and Q.A.P.I. program. Ability to work independently and within a group. Follows physician orders and directions from management. Actively participates in the development of a healthy work environment. Assists in training new staff when needed.

• Attendance – Arrives to work area on time and has minimal absences.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/ REGISTRATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
• Current Ohio RN License, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred must be obtained within 6 months of hire
• Must have previous nursing experience in at least one of the following settings (minimum 1 year): ambulatory surgery center (ASC), PACU, ICU, medical surgical or telemetry
• Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States

LANGUAGE SKILLS/COMPUTER SKILLS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Compulink and Microsoft Office
• Printer, copier, telephone, and fax
• Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee must be able to:

• Walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods of time
• Occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally be able to push up to an excess of 200 pounds
• Occasionally be able to pull/ lift patients with the assistance of other personnel and or assistive devices, up to an excess of 400-500 pounds
• Occasionally be able to bend, stoop, kneel and climb

ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS

• Regular exposure to blood and body substances
• Exposure to needle sticks possible

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Works in well-lit and ventilated surroundings including operating room, pre-operative/ PACU areas, nurse's stations, procedure rooms, lounge, etc.
• May occasionally be exposed to outside environment

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have carefully read and understand the contents of this job description. I understand the responsibilities, requirements and duties expected of me. I understand that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, Novus Clinic reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as directed by Novus Clinic.