RN - ER

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas

• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.

• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.

• Carries out physician orders in a timely manner.

• Ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan for effectiveness.

• Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services to level of licensure.

• Communicates appropriately and clearly to Nurse Manager, co-workers, and physicians.

• Consults other departments, as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.

• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including: pediatric, geriatric and general population.

• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensures patient confidentiality.

• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.

• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.

• Documentation meets current standards and policies.

• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family.

• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.

• Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.

• Performs other duties as assigned within the RN scope of practice.

• Preps and drapes patients correctly for all procedures.

• Carries out medical and surgical asepsis during all procedures.

• Demonstrates competence in preparing and cleaning of OR suites before and between cases and after terminal case cleaning.

• Accurately records, handles and labels specimens; demonstrates care of specimens.

• Effectively communicates with the physician in accounting for all sponges, needles and instruments during and after the procedure and documents in the appropriate areas.

• Communicates lab/radiology reports to the surgeon during the procedure.

• Gives thorough report of patient’s intraoperative condition to PACU nurse.

• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of instrument processing, sterilization and biological monitoring. Actively participates in instrument processing as schedule allows.

Requirements

Professional Requirements

• Meets dress code standards; adheres to policy regarding surgical attire.

• Completes annual educational requirements.

• Maintains regulatory requirements.

• Assists with materials management and item documentation/auditing.

• Attends annual in-services and participates in departmental communication.

• Actively participates in performance improvement.

Regulatory

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain current Registered Nurse licensure to practice in Oklahoma.

• Current BLS certification required; must be obtained during initial orientation if not current upon hire.

• Current ALS required or must be obtained during the first year of employment if not current upon hire.

• Minimum of one-year work experience in the operating room preferred.

• Previous work history that demonstrates steady attendance and punctuality is required.

Language

Skills

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

• Additional languages preferred.

Frequently usually occasionally infrequently n/a

(at least 50%) (25 –) (10 – 24%) (10%)

1 Standing/Walking ................................................. X

2 Sitting .......................................................................... X

3 Twisting ..................................................................... X

4 Lifting/Carrying ..................................................... X

5 Pushing/Pulling...................................................... X

6 Climbing (ascending/descending ladders/stairs) ........................................................ X

7 Bending/Stooping ................................................. X

8 Using arm muscles frequently or for extended periods ................................................... X

9 Using leg muscles frequently or for extended periods ................................................... X

10 Using back muscles frequently or for extended periods ................................................... X

11 Potential for wound care or invasive procedures................................................................ X

How often are these weights lifted OR carried?

Frequently usually occasionally infrequently n/a

(at least 50%) (25 –) (10 – 24%) (10%)

2 – 10 Pounds ........................................................ X

11 – 20 Pounds....................................................... X

21 – 30 Pounds ....................................................... X

31 – 40 Pounds ....................................................... X

41 – 50 Pounds ....................................................... X

50 Pounds or more ............................................... X

Does the job require?

Frequently usually occasionally infrequently n/a

(at least 50%) (25 –) (10 – 24%) (10%)

Working in hot, cold or wet X

Working outdoors ................................................. X

Working with or near chemicals .................... X

Working near radiation sources..................... X

Working near fumes ............................................ X

Working with hazardous waste X

Operating vehicles or machinery................... X

Using hand tools or power tools..................... X

Wearing protective clothing and equipment ................................................................ X