Job Title: Perioperative Nurse
Department: Operating Room
Position Summary
The Perioperative Nurse effectively delivers perioperative care to the surgical patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrates commitment to Clarion Hospital mission statement, vision statement and values.
Essential Functions
Adheres to hospital and department policies/procedures.
Patient care coordinator.
Implements patient care.
Care of environment and equipment.
Requires a mechanical ability to deal with a large number of machines and special equipment in the department, including (but not limited to):
Electrocautery units Autoclaves
Touriquets Positioning equipment
Instruction of each service Perioperative suite in total
Energy Devices Video Towers
Information processing and documentation.
Where appropriate, must be able to assess treatment and care for specific patient populations (i.e.: neonatal, pediatrics, adolescents, geriatrics). Should possess the ability to understand and react effectively to their unique needs.
Maintains adherence to patient rights.
Participates in nursing and hospital committees as appropriate.
Attends at least 70% of department staff meetings.
Agrees to comply with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, rules, regulations, and standards of conduct relating to the position and has a duty to
report any suspected violations of the law or the standards of conduct to his or her immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer or the Chief Executive Officer.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed with or without reasonable accommodations by incumbents of responsibilities other than those specifically presented in this description.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Operative Manager/OR Nurse Coordinator
Supervises: Surgical Technologists
Graduate of a State Board approved program of professional nursing. Holds a current Pennsylvania State License as a registered nurse. Certified in BLS, ACLS and PALS in the future.
Call Requirements.