Essential Responsibilities: 

• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in the Facility. Must demonstrate the knowledge of the principle of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the Facility’s policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates necessary practical, technical, or specialized skills required for the role of the peri-operative nurse in accordance with AORN and other regulatory standards of practice.
• Facilitates effective and efficient transition from Preop to OR and PACU to release
• Utilizes appropriate body mechanics in moving patients, stretchers, and OR tables to prevent injury to patient and self.
• Ability to monitor patient as anesthesia wears off and evaluate patient
• Properly communicates any post-op care instructions to patient
• Demonstrates knowledge of management of patient, including: being available to anesthesia during intubation and extubation, assisting as needed in sudden changes in patient condition and being readily available to assist as directed.
• Ensures that H/P, orders for the procedure, and consent form are consistent prior to placing in medical chart.
• Prepares and administers medications in accordance with current practice (i.e. review physician orders, pre-op antibiotics, preparing/labeling medications on/off field, utilizing the 7 medication rights, identifying high alert medications, conducting independent double checks when indicated, and narcotic waste, etc.). Assures only licensed personnel administer medications.
• Relays appropriate hand off communication to RN Circulator to ensure continuity of care.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common professional and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of basic mathematics. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, medical notes, etc.) in is most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills in the nursing process
• Demonstrates the ability to utilized recognized channels of communication.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, coworkers, and other health team members.
• IV Skills preferred
• Others duties as assigned by manager

Education and/or Experience: