Performs the circulating nurse’s role and functions following approved operating room procedures to meet the requirements of scheduled procedures
Participates as a team member in support of the total perioperative process
Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management
Supervises and directs patient care in a single operating room
Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively
Delegates activities appropriate to the abilities of available staff members
Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and in effective turnover time
Assists with supply, drug, and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability
Addresses patient needs during admission to the operating room, with attention to requirements specific to the outpatient setting
Transports patients to the operating room observing policies/procedures, safety requirements, and patient needs
Identifies the patient and correct surgical intervention according to policy/procedure and communicates such information to all members of the surgical team
Reviews patients’ medical records/needs to plan care with other healthcare team members
Prepares operating room according to requirements of patient/procedure to be performed
Assembles and provides properly functioning equipment, supplies, and instruments before start of procedure and positions and adjusts equipment as required during the procedure
Assists with the proper and safe positioning of the patient and prepares operative site as directed by established procedures
Monitors compliance with principles of aseptic technique according to accepted standards
Assists with identification and confirmation of operative site
Provides continuity of patient care by communicating with other perioperative care personnel and documenting records accordingly
Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician
Accurately comprehends and interprets verbal orders/directions
Documents patient care records and other forms accurately following policies and procedures
Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about patient’s status
Other duties as assigned
To be considered for positions where permitted by applicable law (including any applicable reasonable accommodation, medical or religious exemption), candidates must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine prior to their start date.