ASC Registered Nurse - OR

The Ambulatory Surgery Center Registered Nurse- Operating Room is responsible for professional nursing care of the surgical patient and to achieve total patient centered care through use of the nursing process.

Job Relationships

Reports to the Manager of Operations, Operative Services

Principal Responsibilities

• CIRCULATING - Accompany the patient to the operating room, assume responsibility with other members of OR team for the comfort and safety of the patient. Assist the anesthesiology team with induction. Perform intraoperative nursing duties. Complete the intraoperative record. Observe and maintain sterile technique. Dispense medications as ordered by physician. Supply the operative team with sterile supplies as needed. Follow protocol of lab specimens and sponge / needle count as outlined in Policy and Procedure manual. Accompany the patient to recovery room reporting to RN.
• SCRUB - Prepare necessary instruments and supplies for the case. Scrub-in and assist the doctor during the operation. Pass instruments, maintain sterile field, safe disposal of blades and needles and count sponges / needles. Advise the supervisor or equipment repair needs.
• Maintain the facility in a neat and orderly manner at all times, requiring comprehensive knowledge of operating room set-up and equipment.
• Restock supplies as indicated daily.
• Check crash cart, defibrillator and medications daily, see that all equipment is present and in working order.
• Transfer specimens / cultures to lab.
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to SC Way customer service philosophy.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

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Working Environment

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