Registered Nurse OR

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Requirements

• of patient/procedure to be performed. Implements plan of care safely and effectively and provides safe environment, including, but not limited to: positioning patient safely, padding bony prominences and ensuring respiratory and circulatory protection, ensuring correct prepping and draping procedures, conducting “time out” process prior to incision to ensure correct patient, correct procedures and correct surgical site. Ensure asepsis during all procedures. Opens and presents sterile items to sterile fields aseptically; ensures supplies are not expired. Accounting for all sponges, needles, sharps, during and after the procedures and documenting appropriately including promoting positive communication with all team members. Anticipates needs of the surgical team and assists anesthesia personnel by supporting patients during administration of anesthesia. Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, center/service safely, and specific job-related hazards. Follows the center exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens. Must be able to work variable hours and be flexible to meet the needs of the center’s daily surgery schedule. Maintains current knowledge, certification, and licensure. Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Other duties as assigned.