• Reviews patient medical record (permit, history and physical, preoperative check list, etc.) for completeness, and takes appropriate action if discrepancies are found.
• Assists with assembling necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment for each procedure. Verifies proper functioning of all equipment in the O.R.
• Coordinates patient care needs with surgical team members.
• Documents all aspects of patient care in accordance with policies and procedures and legal medical requirements.
• Assists with reviewing, revising, and developing Operating Room policies, procedures and standards.
• Participates in the orientation of new personnel and monitors all personnel in the OR.
• Provides care and monitoring of patients having local anesthesia or IV sedation.
• Cares for pre-op and PACU patients as assigned.
• Works with physician in specialty clinics as assigned.
• Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure (RN licensure). Maintains required CPR (ACLS).
• Follows hospital and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.

Certifications:

• current license as registered nurse in the State of Ohio. ACLS certification or will obtain within 6 months of hire.

Complexity of Work:

• Maintains competencies specific to patient population served.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sterile techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Work Experience:

• Three years recent surgical experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required