Or Circulating Nurse

Company: Egrari Plastic Surgery Center
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: March 28, 2020

Job Description:

POSITION:--Nurse CirculatorRESPONSIBLE TO:--Surgeon , Nurse ManagerJOB SUMMARY:--Provides complete nursing during procedures by coordination of the major elements of the operating roomEDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:RN degree requiredCurrent licensure maintainedTraining in plastic nursing a plusACLS within 30 days of hireQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:At least one year of experience in a surgeon office or hospitalComfortable using email and interacting with Internet applicationsKnowledge of practice management and word processing softwarePleasant speaking voice and demeanorGood communication skillsProfessionalResponsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Patient Care:Establishes the strategy of the operative supply, set up and personnelAssists surgeon in preparing for examinations and minor proceduresHas a key role in communicating with the Surgical Unit Assistant in ordering, of supplies, and the state of the inventoryObtains needed equipment and supplies for the operating room and assures the maintenance of the equipment.Prescribes medications, treatments, and immunizations in accordance with surgeon protocolsCoordinates the main narcotics logs and assists the recovery room nurse in obtaining medicationsOversees Surgical Unit Attendant's preparation of supplies including re-stocking of treatment areasOperating SuiteAssists surgeon in the operating room by helping give supply to the surgical tech, prepare the room and the equipment for the operation and assist in turnover of the room between cases.Adheres to chart documentation requirements as outlined by hospital or practice guidelinesEnsures/Assists in-office facility meets OSHA, AAAASF, and Medicare certificationMaintains supply inventory of in-office facility; bids out supply budget annuallyEnsure surgery schedule runs on time. Coordinates appropriate patient arrival times with Recovery NurseOtherParticipates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliationsEnsures OSHA manual is up to date, and that all staff receive adequate trainingMaintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practiceAttends annual CPR, ACLS and all other in-office training programsAttends all quarterly staff meetingsPerforms all other tasks and projects assigned by the Manager or Dr. EgrariSupervisory ResponsibilitiesThis job supervises the surgical unit assistant and is highly coordinated with the recovery room nurse.Typical Physical Demands*Position requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, as well as manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Involves standing and walking. Employee will occasionally be asked to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds. Normal visual acuity and hearing are required. Employee will work under stressful conditions and work irregular hours. Employee will be exposed to bodily fluids on a regular basis.Typical Working ConditionsEmployee will have frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.

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