Registered Nurse Operating Room II - St. Cloud Surgical Center

OverviewAt SCA Health, we believe health care is about people - the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization.As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.What sets SCA Health apart isn't just what we do, it's how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values:Clinical qualityIntegrityService excellenceTeamworkAccountabilityContinuous improvementInclusionOur values aren't empty words - they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you'll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits.Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will.ResponsibilitiesWe are actively hiring for an Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room.Accountabilities/Responsibilities:Recognizes legal and policy limits of individual practiceChecks updated schedule each morning, prepares supplies and equipment according to preference cardCompletes review of medical recordPromotes physical comfort and provides emotional support and safety for patientsAdministers and charts medications as ordered by physicianReinforces and clarifies physician instructions and explanation of procedures to patientProvides nursing care and appropriate monitoring according to policies and proceduresCommunicates relevant information to physicians, facility manager and appropriate staffVerifies surgical/procedure site with patient and according to surgical schedule and patient history and physical as well as consentPerforms time out according to policyProvides for patient safety by use of monitors, side rails and assistance in ambulating and instruction on the use of call bell in bathroomCompletes nursing documentation on each operative procedureIn pre-operative area introduces self to patients, verifies patient identity, assesses patient's physical needs, alleviates patient anxiety, clarifies operative site and checks chart for necessary documentationPractices and monitors aseptic techniquesPerforms fire risk assessment on all patients. Applied measures to decrease the risk of fire/burnsResponsible for positioning patient relevant to procedure with awareness of body alignment, circulation and pressure pointsApply electrosurgical return electrodes, tourniquets etc. according to physician preference, policies and proceduresAccountable for accuracy and documentation of sponge, needle and instrument countsProperly labels and cares for specimensAccurately completes intraoperative recordKnowledge of operation and cleaning of surgical equipmentAssists in stocking, replenishing, outdating and preparation of suppliesReviews and updates of physician preference cardsAssists physician and anesthesia personnel as neededProvides emergency care according to physician and administrative policyInitiates appropriate infection control measuresSpecialty teams will require additional competenciesMaintains privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health informationConsiders age specific needs in communicationIdentifies potentially unsafe situations and notifies supervisorDemonstrates fiscal responsibilityActively participates in staff meetings (review minutes), team meetings, training and daily safety huddle communicationMaintains compliance with fire, emergencies, blood-borne pathogens, exposure to chemicals, SDS sheets, MERTKA, spill kits, AWAIR program and other emergency and safety precautions as required by centerComplies with SCA and facility policies and proceduresPerforms all other duties as assignedQualificationsGraduate of an accredited school of nursing.One year of OR and/or medical / surgical nursing experience preferred.Current state nursing licensure to practice in good standings.Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 of employment or documentation of current BLS certification.Successful completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current ACLS certification.Successful completion of Pediatric Advance Life support (PALS) course is required when pediatric care is included in the facility scope of services within 90 days of employment or documentation of current PALS certification.Specialty certification in Perioperative Nursing is preferred.USD $43.48/Hr. USD $57.50/Hr.Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.One year of OR and/or medical / surgical nursing experience preferred.Current state nursing licensure to practice in good standings.Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 of employment or documentation of current BLS certification.Successful completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current ACLS certification.Successful completion of Pediatric Advance Life support (PALS) course is required when pediatric care is included in the facility scope of services within 90 days of employment or documentation of current PALS certification.Specialty certification in Perioperative Nursing is preferred.We are actively hiring for an Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room.Accountabilities/Responsibilities:Recognizes legal and policy limits of individual practiceChecks updated schedule each morning, prepares supplies and equipment according to preference cardCompletes review of medical recordPromotes physical comfort and provides emotional support and safety for patientsAdministers and charts medications as ordered by physicianReinforces and clarifies physician instructions and explanation of procedures to patientProvides nursing care and appropriate monitoring according to policies and proceduresCommunicates relevant information to physicians, facility manager and appropriate staffVerifies surgical/procedure site with patient and according to surgical schedule and patient history and physical as well as consentPerforms time out according to policyProvides for patient safety by use of monitors, side rails and assistance in ambulating and instruction on the use of call bell in bathroomCompletes nursing documentation on each operative procedureIn pre-operative area introduces self to patients, verifies patient identity, assesses patient's physical needs, alleviates patient anxiety, clarifies operative site and checks chart for necessary documentationPractices and monitors aseptic techniquesPerforms fire risk assessment on all patients. Applied measures to decrease the risk of fire/burnsResponsible for positioning patient relevant to procedure with awareness of body alignment, circulation and pressure pointsApply electrosurgical return electrodes, tourniquets etc. according to physician preference, policies and proceduresAccountable for accuracy and documentation of sponge, needle and instrument countsProperly labels and cares for specimensAccurately completes intraoperative recordKnowledge of operation and cleaning of surgical equipmentAssists in stocking, replenishing, outdating and preparation of suppliesReviews and updates of physician preference cardsAssists physician and anesthesia personnel as neededProvides emergency care according to physician and administrative policyInitiates appropriate infection control measuresSpecialty teams will require additional competenciesMaintains privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health informationConsiders age specific needs in communicationIdentifies potentially unsafe situations and notifies supervisorDemonstrates fiscal responsibilityActively participates in staff meetings (review minutes), team meetings, training and daily safety huddle communicationMaintains compliance with fire, emergencies, blood-borne pathogens, exposure to chemicals, SDS sheets, MERTKA, spill kits, AWAIR program and other emergency and safety precautions as required by centerComplies with SCA and facility policies and proceduresPerforms all other duties as assigned