Staff Nurse - Operating Room

Caring For the Community You Love 

Choose a career to make a difference in people's lives every day, choose Fisher-Titus!

Perks of working at Fisher-Titus:

• Hours of Work-Full Time
• Comprehensive Benefits Package- Medical & Dental coverage, 401K match, paid time off, tuition assistance and more!
• Shift, Weekend & PRN differential

About Fisher-Titus:

Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area’s 70,000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation.

Vision: Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within our community 

Mission: Deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promotes lifelong health and wellness for our community

General Summary:

Manages individualized, goal directed preoperative nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Education, Licensure, Registration and Experience:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current registration as RN in Ohio or eligibility to do so

BLS, ACLS and PALS certification

Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge, and skills

Essential Functions:

Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.

Maintains up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team to ensure quality care.

Demonstrates knowledge in the assessment and care from the pediatric to geriatric population and their family/caregiver.

Demonstrates vigilance in safeguarding the sterility of the field and ensures that the principles and processes of sterile technique are followed and implemented.

Assembles necessary instruments, supplies and equipment prior to start of case. Demonstrates proficiency in the operation of surgical equipment.

Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts according to policy and procedure.

Correctly collects and accurately labels specimens and transports to appropriate designated drop-off area.

Provides for the safe transfer of care with a communication handoff to the next phase of care.

Demonstrates knowledge for administering and recording of medications, can also demonstrate knowledge of commonly used medications: actions, dose, and side effects.

Participates in surgical "Time Out" and "Sign Out" process for each procedure in conjunction with the surgical scrub tech, surgeon, and any other surgical team members present according to departmental policy.

Demonstrates OR team involvement by actively participating in operating room turnover process, returning unused case supplies/equipment, and assisting with restocking of room supplies.

Contributes to the daily tasks of preparing next day's procedure equipment and supplies as indicated, checking C-Section suite set-up preparedness.

Maintains organized workspace.

Demonstrates time management and organizational skills.

Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot technology and equipment issues.

100% completion of department specific and required annual competencies.

RNFA: Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes, including suturing techniques.

RNFA: demonstrates behaviors in the interoperative phase to include: using instruments/medical devices, providing exposure, handing and/or cutting tissue, providing hemostasis and suturing under direction of the surgeon.

RNFA: Demonstrates an understanding of techniques used by various surgeons to facilitate a safe surgical procedure in the assist role.

RNFA: Injection of medications, such as local anesthetic agents, as directed and under the supervision of the physician.

CHARGE: Recognizes level of staff performance and provides feedback (recognition and coaching in collaboration with Department Supervisor).

CHARGE: Demonstrates effective leadership skills by providing teamwork, initiating huddles and effective communication.

Charge: Demonstrates communication skills facilitating conflict resolution.

Charge: Act as liaison between team members, physicians, and other departments.

Charge: Coordinates daily schedule according to department policies to maximize patient flow and efficiency.

 

Working Conditions:

·         Stand/Walk – 6-8 hrs

·         Sit – 1-2 hrs

·         Bend – up to 1/3 of time

·         Squat – up to 1/3 of time

·         Climb – up to 1/3 of time
Reach up to 1/3 of time

·         Lift - up to 1/3 of time

·         Carry – up to 1/3 of time

·         Push – up to 1/3 of time

·         Pull – up to 1/3 of time

·         Right Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)

·         Left Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)

·         Right Foot - Gross Motor Function

·         Left Foot - Gross Motor Function

·         Up to 25 pounds – 1/3 or more of the time
Body Fluid Exposure - Yes

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Standards of Employment:

Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance.

Appearance is professional, neat, clean, and appropriate for the work environment. Wears proper photo identification badge while on duty.

Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times, as observed by peers and management.

Attends monthly staff meetings and participates in monthly rounding process with manager to assure effective and timely two-way communications.

Participates in and completes required department specific education and training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job-related hazards.

Follows safety and security policies including exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.

Core Requirements:

Supports the mission, vision and CARES values of Fisher Titus.

Is knowledgeable of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment.

Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:

Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
Confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee and operations data.
Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.

Key Service Behavior:

Communicates with Compassion - Every patient, Every time

Engages in active listening skills
Utilizes the AIDET communication tool
Uses key words at key times
Utilizes HEART service recovery techniques

Demonstrates Service Etiquette - Every patient, Every time

Smiles and greets patients using the 10/5 rule
Demonstrates a calm, positive attitude through tone and body language
Ensures patient privacy and promotes a healing environment
Adjusts approach to respect the diversity of patients
Assesses and manages patient's expectations of care

Commitment to Safety - Every patient, Every time

Follows established safety guidelines to reduce risk of adverse event through early recognition
Commits to the Culture of Safety; If you see something, say something

Delivering High Quality Care - Every patient, Every time

Commits to efficient, effective and purposeful work and delivery of care
Engages in practices that will continually improve processes