OverviewThe perioperative nurse is a non-sterile member of the surgical team. They are responsible for providing assistance to the surgical team and to the anesthesia provider using a good working knowledge of the procedure by anticipating the surgeon’s needs in performing the procedure. The perioperative nurse will also assist in the providers clinics to include consults, post-operative appointments, and other duties as assigned.
ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – SURGICAL DUTIES
1. Participates in ensuring correct patient, correct surgical site, and intervention.
2. Participates in intraoperative nurse charting including time in and time out of surgery.
3. Circulates, assembles and provides properly functioning equipment, devices and supplies to the surgical team, in addition to anticipating the needs of the surgical team throughout the procedure.
4. Evaluation and implementation of standing orders/protocols as needed based on patients status
5. Administration of conscious sedation medications and other IV medications as ordered with MD oversight.
6. Assist with turning over and setting up procedure room, sterilizes surgical equipment and prepares for procedures as needed.
7. Documentation of procedural process
8. Dispenses appropriate oral and injectable medications as directed by physician and anesthesia.
9. Provides work guidance, support and instruction to peers and other staff members.
10. Monitors all clinical activities related to patient procedures.
11. Monitors and oversees the flow of procedures and room turnover. Ensures procedure room is maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner.
12. Communicates with the MD regarding flow of cases, add-on cases, delays, and/or cancellations.
13. Performs all duties related to medical instrument cleaning and sterilization of equipment.
14. Cleaning of the operating room.
15. Checks work order for all equipment.
16. Opening of sterile packs, instruments and supplies, assuring that a sterile environment is maintained throughout the procedure
17. Maintains a safe environment for treating the surgical patient, including safeguards to protect the patient from cross infection.
18. Checking and supplying operating room at the end of the scheduled cases.
19. Assists in organizing supplies and equipment.
20. Assists in inventory management.
21. All other duties as assigned
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – CLINIC DUTIES
22. Ensures the OR is prepared for surgery.
23. Escorts patients to exam rooms in order of appointment times. Obtains short history and vital signs as required by patient’s chief complaint. Obtains or updates medication list if necessary. Sets up exam room according to scheduled procedure or anticipate physicians needs if non-scheduled procedure is likely.
24. Escorts patients to Operating Room
25. Responsible for all pre-op and post-op photography
26. Educates patient, as required, after physician establishes the treatment plan. Ensures that the patient understands the treatment plan, understands the proper use of their medications, and understands their responsibility for compliance with the treatment plan prior to leaving the office.
27. Responds professionally with appropriate empathy to current and prospective patient inquires via email and telephone, as appropriate
28. Straightens and cleans exam rooms after patient visits
29. Performs nursing procedures such as suture removal and dressing changes without direct physician supervision
30. Assist during clinic procedures
31. Completely and correctly fills out all required pathology and laboratory requisition documents for patients as required by physician
32. All other duties as assigned
QualificationsEDUCATION
1. RN or BSN degree from an accredited school of nursing required.
2. State specific RN license required
3. 1-2 years of recent experience in a medical office in a similar capacity preferred.
4. Maintains BLS Certification.
5. Basic computer knowledge.
6. Able to operate standard office equipment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
1. Excellent customer service, communication and organizational skills.
2. Responds positively to constructive criticism and direction from supervisors.
3. Able to understand physician’s instructions and know when to seek additional information or advice.
4. Demonstrates professional appearance and manner at all times.
5. Displays a friendly, cheerful, tactful and polite demeanor, and compassionate caring in dealing with others.
6. Compliant with HIPAA and OSHA requirements.
7. Must be detail oriented.
8. Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
9. Demonstrated leadership experience. Must be able to demonstrate leadership by serving as an example to others with regard to professional behavior, handling multiple tasks, maintaining a positive attitude, and in response to organizational change.
10. Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with staff, board, clients, and the public.
11. Ability to multi-task, prioritize appropriately, and work well both individually and as part of a team.
12. Ability to use time productively and contribute to high levels of company operational efficiency and effectiveness.
13. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1. Ability to communicate in an active multi-office environment.
2. Ability to efficiently operate all job related office equipment (telephone, computer, calculator, fax, copier).
3. Ability to communicate via telephone.
4. Ability to sit for large portions of a workday.
HIPAA CATEGORIES FOR ACCESS FOR EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS
I Full Access: Routine access to patient information as needed to do your assigned job and potential disclosure of patient information with appropriate releases and/or consents.
II Modified Access: Access to patients that you work with, but only some patient information.
III Minimal Access: Access only on as case-by-case basis as assigned by a supervisor.
Forefront will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. In addition, Forefront does not use external messaging applications such as WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive communication or requests of this nature, delete them.
