Operating Room Registered Nurse

Bloomfield Hills Surgical Center

Bloomfield Twp, MI, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Healthcare

Full Time

Job Description

Summary:

Under supervision, performs specialized professional nursing duties in assisting the operative nurse manager in the operating room; acts as scrub or sterile nurse; sets up the operating room according to the type of operation; assists the surgeon during operative procedures; transfers patient from operating room to recovery room; and performs related duties as required. Requires responsibility for: following and assisting established center and operating room procedures; achieving some economies and/or preventing losses, through the proper handling and use of instruments, supplies, and equipment; making regular contacts with surgeons, physicians, nurses, and subordinate personnel in carrying out specialized duties. Nature of work requires sustained physical effort, including considerable standing and walking; considerable adeptness in the use of fingers and hands when assisting a surgeon; exposure to some accident and injury hazards, with intermittent exposure to several disagreeable elements inherent in operating room procedures.

Responsibilities:

Uses established techniques in preparing for and assisting with surgical procedures; provides and sets up necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment for different types of operations, according to established routines and instructions of the surgeon.
As scrub or sterile nurse, sets up operating room with instruments as specifically required for type of operation to be performed; arranges instruments and other articles in specified order on portable table immediately accessible to, the surgeon; anticipates surgeon’s needs for instruments, sponges, sutures, suction tubes and other items and hands them to surgeon in most expeditious manner; maintains aseptic field.
Observes patient during surgical procedure to detect possible complications and/or breaks in sterile technique; furnishes emergency equipment and supplies to prevent fatality.
Manages contaminated instruments and supplies during operation procedures to prevent spread of infection.
As a circulating nurse, places patients in prescribed position to assure access to operative field; adjusts operating table and accessory equipment as may be required; prepares operative area and drapes patient or assists surgeon with draping.
Observes progress of surgery; provides additional instruments, supplies, or other items as needed; provides and regulates such fluids as blood, plasma, saline, and glucose solutions, cardiac and respiratory stimulants to prevent fatalities during operation.
After the operation, may apply or assist in applying dressings, and transferring the patient from the operating room to the recovery room.
Cleans or directs cleaning and sterilization of contaminated instruments, equipment, and supplies; re-sterilizes unused supplies; cares for and stores delicate surgical instruments; cleans or assists in cleaning operating room areas and caring for and disposing of infectious and soiled linen after conclusion of each operation.
Maintains nursing guidelines by writing and/or updating policy and procedures.
Manages, orients, trains, and develops nursing staff for the Operating Room.
Maintains clean and safe work environments.
Manages Inventory Control for the Operating Room.
Manages specific equipment and inventory needs for the onboarding of new doctors and/or new procedures.
Oversee the Instrumentation and Sterilization Process of equipment and train staff on the same.
Works closely with the Nursing Manager on staffing, Infection Control, Policies and Procedures, and acts as a Nurse Manager in the absence of one on site.

Skills and Training:

Requires thorough technical and working knowledge of the various steps involved in different types of operations to anticipate surgeons' needs; correct methods of handling instruments and supplies; surgical instruments used in various surgical procedures, and the related proper setting up of the operating room; the importance of maintaining an aseptic field. Requires specialized skill and ability, and mental and visual concentration when assisting a surgeon during an operative procedure.
Requires possession of a valid certificate as a registered nurse issued by the state board of nursing examiners.

Company DescriptionBloomfield Hills Surgical Center is a fast-paced, team-driven ambulatory surgery center committed to excellence in patient care and efficiency. We offer day-one benefits, with the employer covering 70% of medical insurance premiums, ensuring you’re supported from your first day. Team members also enjoy a competitive 401(k) plan, a collaborative work environment, and the opportunity to work with highly skilled professionals in a modern outpatient setting. If you’re motivated, adaptable, and thrive in a high-performance surgical environment, Bloomfield Hills Surgical Center is an ideal place to build your career.

Company Description

Bloomfield Hills Surgical Center is a fast-paced, team-driven ambulatory surgery center committed to excellence in patient care and efficiency. We offer day-one benefits, with the employer covering 70% of medical insurance premiums, ensuring you’re supported from your first day. Team members also enjoy a competitive 401(k) plan, a collaborative work environment, and the opportunity to work with highly skilled professionals in a modern outpatient setting. If you’re motivated, adaptable, and thrive in a high-performance surgical environment, Bloomfield Hills Surgical Center is an ideal place to build your career.