Operating Room RN - FT

Bay Area Hospital

Fort Bridger (WY)

On-site

USD 66,000 - 98,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Bay Area Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for Surgical Services in the operating room. The role includes circulating and scrub duties, managing moderate sedation, airway support, and coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team.

You will prepare the OR, verify instruments, supplies, and equipment, and document patient care in the EMR. The position requires current Oregon RN licensure, BLS (and ACLS), and preferred CNOR with recent OR experience.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse with OR experience.
Current RN license in Oregon required; BLS/ACLS certifications.
CNOR preferred; operating room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as circulating or scrub nurse as appropriate.
Manage moderate sedation and airway management.
Prepare OR for surgery and ensure instruments and supplies are ready.
Document patient care in EMR and coordinate with team.

Skills

Circulating nurse

Scrub nurse

Moderate sedation

Airway management

EMR documentation

Teaching patients

Education

RN license (Oregon)

BLS

ACLS

CNOR preferred

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Time Type:

Full time

Hours per Pay Period:

Shift:

Varied 12-40

Minimum:

$47.82 USD

Maximum:

$71.26 USD(This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job)

Department:

Operating Room

Current Bay Area Hospital Employee:

The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.

Job Description:

Registered Nurse - Surgical Services

Within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, applies the nursing process to the care of patients. Teaches patients and significant others. Documents patient care in the medical record. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall care of the patient.

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Support the organization’s mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.

POSITION SUMMARY

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Functions as circulating nurse or scrub nurse, as appropriate
Manages patients undergoing moderate sedation, including medication administration, monitoring, routine and emergency airway management
Prepares Operating Room for surgery
Reviews provider’s preference card, confirms all necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment are available
Opens supplies and instruments using aseptic technique; checking for package integrity, expiration dates and indicators
Performs counts with scrub technician
Administers medications aseptically to a sterile field
Transports patients to the OR and Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) to give report and finish documentation as needed
Stays with patients to assist with induction anesthesia
Provides physical and psychological comfort and support to patients
Sees patient in pre-op area for assessment and interview, reviews chart/consent and checks for surgical site markings
When patients are stable and anesthetized, positions the patients, applies warmers and preps the surgical sites while maintaining patient’s privacy
Monitors draping to make sure all areas are covered with sterile drapes
Initiates surgical safety checklists and procedural timeout
Connects all equipment and cords
Completes all necessary documentation
Continues to monitor surgical field, anticipates needs of surgical team, confines and contains sponges in sponge counter (as applicable; assesses patient for urine output, thermal considerations, etc.)
Assists and facilitates room turnover

Assesses patients, as appropriate to the scope of care the nurse will provide. Assessments may include: physical, psychosocial, learning needs and barriers, needs related to age/culture, discharge planning.

Establishes nursing diagnoses based on results of assessments and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Plans care according to identified diagnoses and needs. Updates plan of care as appropriate.
Implements/performs individualized care, based on nursing care plan and the nurse’s role with the patient. This care may include but not be limited to:
Assisting with activities of daily living, including fall risk management and safe patient handling.
Medication administration
Skin assessment/wound care
Pain management
Operation/manipulation of biomedical and other patient care and testing equipment, including but not limited to infusion pumps, patient transfer equipment, cardiopulmonary monitors, invasive catheters and drains, thermoregulation devices, measurement devices, medication dispensing cabinets, external therapeutic devices.
Assisting the physician and other licensed, independent practitioners with invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Teaching patients and their families about current illness, medical tests, medication, general healthcare, illness and disease prevention, and wellness promotion.
Providing appropriate assignment, supervision, and direction to unlicensed assistive personnel in order to ensure optimum patient care.
Providing interdisciplinary coordination and facilitation of overall care.
Documents patient assessments, interventions, care, and teaching in the electronic medical record. Documents in paper format, as necessary. Documentation is complete, concise, timely, and legible.
Evaluates care provided, communicates patient status and results of care to the interdisciplinary team.
Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must be able to take call nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis; must be within 20 minute travel time to hospital
Able to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language.
Exhibits critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Flexible, able to prioritize and adapt to rapidly-changing patient and unit needs.
Demonstrates effective teaching skills.
Responds effectively to patient crisis/emergency situations
Proficient in use of computer, including accessing internet, word processing, and documenting in an electronic medical record system.
Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Graduation from an accredited perioperative program preferred
CNOR preferred

EXPERIENCE

Recent (within past 5 years) acute care hospital experience preferred
Operating room experience within past two years or graduation from an accredited perioperative program preferred

GENERAL INFORMATION

Union Affiliation: ONA

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently
May be required to lift up to 50 poundsMust use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids
Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
Requires frequent use of personal computer
Must demonstrate manual dexterity

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

POSITION SUMMARY

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Functions as circulating nurse or scrub nurse, as appropriate
Manages patients undergoing moderate sedation, including medication administration, monitoring, routine and emergency airway management
Prepares Operating Room for surgery
Reviews provider’s preference card, confirms all necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment are available
Opens supplies and instruments using aseptic technique; checking for package integrity, expiration dates and indicators
Performs counts with scrub technician
Administers medications aseptically to a sterile field
Transports patients to the OR and Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) to give report and finish documentation as needed
Stays with patients to assist with induction anesthesia
Provides physical and psychological comfort and support to patients
Sees patient in pre-op area for assessment and interview, reviews chart/consent and checks for surgical site markings
When patients are stable and anesthetized, positions the patients, applies warmers and preps the surgical sites while maintaining patient’s privacy
Monitors draping to make sure all areas are covered with sterile drapes
Initiates surgical safety checklists and procedural timeout
Connects all equipment and cords
Completes all necessary documentation
Continues to monitor surgical field, anticipates needs of surgical team, confines and contains sponges in sponge counter (as applicable; assesses patient for urine output, thermal considerations, etc.)
Assists and facilitates room turnover

Establishes nursing diagnoses based on results of assessments and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Plans care according to identified diagnoses and needs. Updates plan of care as appropriate.
Implements/performs individualized care, based on nursing care plan and the nurse’s role with the patient. This care may include but not be limited to:
Assisting with activities of daily living, including fall risk management and safe patient handling.
Medication administration
Skin assessment/wound care
Pain management
Operation/manipulation of biomedical and other patient care and testing equipment, including but not limited to infusion pumps, patient transfer equipment, cardiopulmonary monitors, invasive catheters and drains, thermoregulation devices, measurement devices, medication dispensing cabinets, external therapeutic devices.
Assisting the physician and other licensed, independent practitioners with invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Teaching patients and their families about current illness, medical tests, medication, general healthcare, illness and disease prevention, and wellness promotion.
Providing appropriate assignment, supervision, and direction to unlicensed assistive personnel in order to ensure optimum patient care.
Providing interdisciplinary coordination and facilitation of overall care.
Documents patient assessments, interventions, care, and teaching in the electronic medical record. Documents in paper format, as necessary. Documentation is complete, concise, timely, and legible.
Evaluates care provided, communicates patient status and results of care to the interdisciplinary team.
Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must be able to take call nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis; must be within 20 minute travel time to hospital
Able to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language.
Exhibits critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Flexible, able to prioritize and adapt to rapidly-changing patient and unit needs.
Demonstrates effective teaching skills.
Responds effectively to patient crisis/emergency situations
Proficient in use of computer, including accessing internet, word processing, and documenting in an electronic medical record system.
Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Graduation from an accredited perioperative program preferred
CNOR preferred
EXPERIENCE
- Recent (within past 5 years) acute care hospital experience preferred
- Operating room experience within past two years or graduation from an accredited perioperative program preferred
GENERAL INFORMATION

Union Affiliation: ONA

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently
- May be required to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids
- Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
- Requires frequent use of personal computer
- Must demonstrate manual dexterity
Compensation Grade:

ONA

Compensation Grade Profile:

Bay Area Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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