Operating Room - RN

This job is considered a leader in the provision of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the

framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice. The RN

effectively delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; assumes accountability for

quality patient outcomes; exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity in all interactions;

maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of the unit and the department's strategic

goals and objectives, and demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own

practice and supports the company's philosophy of nursing.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not

intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to

change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required - Registered Nurse Diploma

Experience

Preferred - Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Required - Experience working with and maintaining confidential information. Experience working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Preferred - Leadership Skills/experience Directly Supervising Or Managing Others

Basic computer skills

Certifications

Required - Current RN License in the state of practice

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association

Preferred - Certification In Clinical Specialty Area

KSAs

• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented.
• Good time management skills and self-directed.
• Demonstrates good judgment.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Delegation skills.
  
  

Job Duties

• Effectively utilizes the Nursing Process in delivering patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies tailored to the diverse needs of the patient, family, and other relevant groups or disciplines.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) effectively, serving as a leader and partner on the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Utilizes data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction, employee morale, and professional improvement in nursing.
• Other related duties as required.
• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
• Remains knowledgeable about current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory agency requirements applicable to the assigned area of responsibility, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and standards.
• This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
• The employer is 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, protected veteran status, or disability status.
  
  

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently,

and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or

more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary

Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1)

when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time

but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a

production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of

those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace,

especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker, even though the amount

of force exerted is negligible.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with

patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbent has an

occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to

hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage,

preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning, and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of

exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.