EVERY DAY GIVING EXCELLENCE

“EACH PATIENT, EACH FAMILY, EACH & EVERY TIME”

Our staff is committed to creating an environment in which patients not only receive the best quality care but also the highest level of service. The staff works to continuously improve the processes that are important in meeting the needs of patients, their families, our physicians, and their staff.

We are seeking passionate, patient-focused, service-oriented healthcare professionals to join our team!

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY:

The Surgical Registered Nurse is responsible for the preparation and care of patient during the peri-operative period. Provide direct nursing care to patients during their surgical procedures at the Hospital, in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. To keep OR Director informed of problems involving patients, surgeons and equipment in the OR.  To support and espouse the mission and policies of the Hospital.

Ideal candidate will be focused on excellent customer service, have the ability to multi-task, the ability to show flexibility in assignments, maintain scrupulous infection control standards, maintain professional competencies and have the ability to work as part of an interdependent multidisciplinary team. Position requires weekdays only -- no holidays, weekends, or call. Some later evenings required. Competitive salary and benefits for the right candidate.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Utilizes nursing process in assessment, evaluation, and intervention in patient care as provided in the operating room.
2. Ensure the OR is set up appropriately for each case, including using the surgeon preference card to review the supplies pulled for each case, for the current and next day.
3. Prior to transporting the patient from Pre-op to OR identifies the patient, reviews with the patient the site and procedure to be performed and ensures the completion of the medical record, including and H&P, surgical consent and anesthesia consent.
4. Demonstrates continued competence in assessing, treating, and caring for individuals based upon age-specific needs utilizing a developmental perspective.
5. Assist CRNA/anesthesiologist before, during and after case as indicated.
6. Completes all documentation to ensure the availability of accurate and up to date information in accordance with established standards.
7. Adheres to established Hospital safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
8. Aware of supplies, protocols, and can actively participate in the event an emergency arises.
9. Demonstrates the safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.
10. Communicates patient information to assure confidentiality and continuity of care.
11. Performs duties as identified by Hospital policies and procedures and in accordance with applicable AORN standards.
12. Interacts with all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees in a mature, responsible manner to ensure a positive and professional Hospital environment.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

BENEFITS:

At OCOM we recognize our staff as our number one asset, and are proud to offer them:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance policy for employee with option to purchase additional coverage for employee, spouse and/or dependents.
• Company Paid Long Term Disability.
• Company Paid AD&D insurance.
• Short Term Disability available for purchase.
• 401(k) with a generous match.
• 7 paid holidays.
• High competitive salaries with bonuses and incentives.
• Generous PTO accrual program and personal days.
• FSA & HSA programs.
• License/Education Reimbursement.
• Weekends and holidays off.
• Employee Discount Program on travel, shopping, daycare, and much more.
• Incredible Work-Life balance.

Required Skills

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:

1. Current License in the State of Oklahoma.
2. BCLS required; ACLS required for conscious sedation; PALS.
3. Completion of conscious sedation test.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Candidate must be able to read, write and speak English fluently, have cognitive skills for math, reading, filing and sterile technique skills. Communication skills to deal well with employees, patients, families and physicians.  Vision for near, mid-range, far and accommodation.  Hearing for low, medium, and high pitch.  Job requires physical ability for long term standing, occasional sitting, crouching, kneeling, frequent walking, reaching with reaching above head and below waist.  Job risks include exposure to blood and body fluids (high), contact with chemicals, lifting of 30 - 40 pounds, exposure to infectious disease, and exposure to radiation. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Required Experience

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

1. Minimum of one year experience as surgery circulating nurse preferred but not required.

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:

1. Current License in the State of Oklahoma.
2. BCLS required; ACLS required for conscious sedation; PALS.
3. Completion of conscious sedation test.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Candidate must be able to read, write and speak English fluently, have cognitive skills for math, reading, filing and sterile technique skills. Communication skills to deal well with employees, patients, families and physicians.  Vision for near, mid-range, far and accommodation.  Hearing for low, medium, and high pitch.  Job requires physical ability for long term standing, occasional sitting, crouching, kneeling, frequent walking, reaching with reaching above head and below waist.  Job risks include exposure to blood and body fluids (high), contact with chemicals, lifting of 30 - 40 pounds, exposure to infectious disease, and exposure to radiation. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.