Position Responsibilities:

• Understands the Mission Statement of North Central Surgical Center and carries out that Mission
• Determines data collection based on the patient's condition or needs as related to the proposed interventions
• Addresses the physiological, psychological, socio-cultural and spiritual needs/responses of the patient.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks and flexibility as job priorities change.
• Demonstrates a positive can do attitude
• Work is accurate and complete
• Demonstrates knowledge and follows AORN standards
• Functions as a team member
• Completes initial and annual competencies as required.
• Maintains licenses and certifications.
• Adheres to dress code, attendance punctuality, meal break and rest periods
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Attends required department and hospital meetings.
• Assumes responsibility for continuing education requirements

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school or professional nursing.
• Three (1) years experience in surgery.
• Current state RN License
• BLS, ACLS and PALS required
• CNOR preferred
• Critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills with staff, physicians, patients and families.
• Knowledgeable of hospital policies and procedures specific to the operating room.
• Clinically proficient in OR nursing skills, demonstrating knowledge of the developmental needs of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years experience in surgery
• Experience in GI a plus
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient, demonstrating the ability to care for patients from infancy to geriatrics
• Understand principles of aseptic technique and their implementation
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions of the surgical patient
• Excellent teaching skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrate strong professional and ethical behavior
• Strong customer service skills
• Possess basic knowledge of Performance Improvement ideology