RN Lead Pre/Post Surgery New

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

12 Hour Evening Shift

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Provides perioperative patient care, specifically in the intraoperative phase, in both the scrub and circulating roles according to established guidelines. Serves as a clinical resource, preceptor and role model. Serves the population from infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

Essential Functions

Clinical

• Scrubs and circulates on cases as assigned.
• Prepares for surgical cases in an efficient manner, anticipating needs of patient, surgeon, anesthesia and other operating room team members.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up and function.
• Initiates and directs room clean up and turnover.
• Initiates/maintains patient/family education and safety throughout the perioperative experience.
• Provides a safe environment for patient and staff by implementing standards of aseptic technique and by controlling the physical and psychological aspects of that environment.
• Collects and analyzes data and assesses patient in developing nursing diagnosis.
• Serves as a resource and role model in clinical practice.
  
  

Leadership

• Collaborates with management on: supply/budget issues, employee concerns/issues, and physician concerns/issues.
• Communicates professionally at all times with staff, physicians and other departments for the following: scheduling, emergency situations, supplies/budget issues, conflict resolution, encouraging team support, and scheduling meal/break times.
• Coordinates the flow of the assigned room. Coordinates schedule with manager
• Interview potential team members, as needed.
• Leads daily department huddles
• Maintains a high level of visibility and interaction with staff and physicians.
  
  

Technical

• Facilitates changes on surgeon preference cards.
• Ensures that equipment and supplies are available for assigned cases.
  
  

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Possession of a current or compact state license as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.
• Two years’ experience as an operating room nurse required.
• Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire. The acceptable credentialing body is the American Heart Association.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.
• Ability to read, write and speak English language.
• Strong interpersonal skills with staff, management and physicians required.
  
  

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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