Surgery Coordinator

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II\. JOB DESCRIPTION: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\

• Monitor and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration,
  
  

blood pressure and pulse oximetry). Monitor patient\'s airway.\

• Monitor and record I & O.\
• Obtain and record blood glucose readings.\
• Initiate CPR.\
• Communicate with patient and/or family. Meet patient needs for
  
  

courtesy, information, physical care, emotional care, safety, privacy,

and confidentiality. Provide information to the patient and/or family to

educate them on disease process, hospital stay, and/or procedures and

treatments.\

• Transport patients by pushing, pulling, lifting, in a wheelchair,
  
  

bed, or gurney.\

• Clearly and concisely report significant information to physician,
  
  

anesthetist, and other healthcare team members.\

• Collect and document patient care information, concisely and legibly,
  
  

according to hospital and department policy.\

• Administer medications, including narcotics, according to SBAMH
  
  

policies and procedures.\

• Communicate with coworkers clearly and concisely.\
• Develop and revise nursing care plan; follows patient-specific plan
  
  

of care.\

• Adhere to departmental and facility infection control procedures and
  
  

policies (including use of universal/standard policies).\

• Position the patient correctly according to procedure to be
  
  

performed and physiological principles.\

• Adheres to departmental policy for instrument, sponges, and sharps
  
  

counts.\

• Participate in quality assessment, assurance, and improvement
  
  

activities.\

• Handle specimens and cultures according to departmental policies.\
• Notify receiving nursing area of patient\'s condition and needs
  
  

prior to transfer.\

• Maintain patient supplies in accordance with routine needs and
  
  

cases.\

• Participate in the orientation and teaching of newly employed
  
  

nursing personnel.\

• Responsible and accountable for using work time appropriately by
  
  

organizing and prioritizing work to complete daily assignments.\

• Participate in nursing projects and/or revision and review of
  
  

policies and procedures.\

• Prep patients according to policy.\
• Follow policies for Immediate Use sterilization, disinfection,
  
  

wrapping and packaging of supplies and equipment for sterilization.\

• Demonstrate competency and adherence to standards in aseptic
  
  

technique and maintaining a sterile field.\

• Demonstrate competency in the role of circulating nurse and/or scrub
  
  

nurse.\

• Start peripheral IV\'s.\
• Administer IV\'s and IV medications via peripheral and central
  
  

line.\

• Provide appropriate anesthesia assistance during intubation and
  
  

extubation.\

• Is alert to urgent situations. Implements immediate appropriate
  
  

action.\

• Develop appropriate care plan utilizing physician preference cards.\
• Maintain competency in providing Phase 1 Post Anesthesia Care.\
• Provides for patient safety.\
• Positive and effective interaction with patients, significant
  
  

others, and other health team members, while maintaining standards of

professional nursing.\

• Assess the patient.\
• Coordinate and communicate room assignments and case flow, adjusting
  
  

as necessary.\

• Manage daily activities including supply tracking and ensuring
  
  

preparation for upcoming cases\

• Demonstrates mentoring skills and professionalism with interpersonal
  
  

staff interaction\

• Assist in department meetings and education\
• Monitor staff adherence to policies and procedures\
• Coordinate with Materials Management, ASU, PACU, PCC, and other
  
  

departments as appropriate\

• Coordinate and communicate scheduling needs and utilization with
  
  

physicians offices\

• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

II\. JOB DESCRIPTION: QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Will be orientated to and maintain competence in working with patie ts

in the following age categories: Surgical Services: Neonate, infant,

pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.\

Competence at the beginning of employment will be measured through

observation during orientation, math and medication administration

testing, and review of documentation. Ongoing competence will be

measured through observation of clinical practice, observation for

performance evaluation, competency in-service and testing, and math and

medication administration testing. See attached sheet for other initial

and ongoing competence required by each department.\"\

Experience: \"Must possess three years of experience in perioperative

department in Circulator or Circulator/Scrub role. Must demonstrate

organizational skills, communication skill, problem solving skills \"