Operating Room Nurse

1 day ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Orthopaedic Hospital Full time
Job Summary

The Operating Room Nurse is a vital member of our surgical team, responsible for providing high-quality patient care and ensuring a safe and efficient operating room environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess patients' understanding of their disease process and need for surgical intervention.
  • Provide perioperative teaching to patients and their families.
  • Manage patient care activities in the operating room, maintaining a high standard of safety for patients and staff.
  • Prepare the operating room, ensuring availability of necessary supplies and equipment.
  • Administer medications safely and effectively.
  • Position patients appropriately for surgical intervention, using positioning aids as needed.
  • Perform surgical prep according to standard of care and surgeon preference.
  • Handle and document specimens according to policy.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skill in caring for latex-sensitive patients.
  • Perform sponge, sharps, and instrument counts according to protocol.
  • Initiate corrective action when surgical counts are incorrect.
  • Ensure emergency equipment and supplies are available at all times.
  • Keep the surgical suite clean, tidy, and properly stocked.
  • Use principles of asepsis in various situations.
  • Initiate corrective action when breaks in technique occur.
  • Wear appropriate attire in restricted areas.
  • Adhere to recommended traffic patterns.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of safe use and handling of equipment.
  • Capable of troubleshooting equipment problems.
  • Verbalize knowledge of risks and complications.
  • Report malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel.
  • Demonstrate awareness of protocol for malfunctioning equipment and repair.
  • Provide equipment and supplies based on patient needs.
  • Anticipate the need for equipment and supplies based on surgeon preference.
  • Select equipment and supplies in an organized, cost-effective, and timely manner.
  • Assure all equipment is functioning before use and remove any malfunctioning equipment.
  • Demonstrate skills in the appropriate use of instruments and equipment.
  • Operate mechanical, electrical, and air-powered equipment according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Use knowledge of medical record policy and procedures.
  • Participate in medical records QAPI.
Performance Standards and Success Indicators
  • Listen carefully, give feedback directly, honestly, and talk with others to clarify differences.
  • Utilize translation services when needed.
  • Utilize appropriate services when needed to communicate with employees and patients with speech and hearing disorders.
  • Effectively communicate and interact with patients, their families, and other external and internal clients from diverse backgrounds.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to look at new ideas and work in a changing environment.
  • Understand, verbalize, and participate in the quality improvement process.
  • Support initiatives designed to improve individual and organizational performance.
  • Provide appropriate patient care across the age span.
  • Identify and report suspected child, spousal/partner, and elder abuse per protocol.
Qualifications
  • Current California RN license and BLS, and ACLS required.
  • 2-5 years of experience as an operating room nurse required.
  • Knowledge of regulatory standards.
  • Interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
  • Working knowledge of telephone, fax, and patient monitoring equipment.
  • Standard operating room machinery, equipment, autoclaves, washer sterilizer, and patient monitors.

This is a per diem or part-time position available at Orthopaedic Hospital.



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