Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with established Federal, State and accreditation standards and ASC policies and procedures. Participates in direct patient care and maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment.
Requirements
- Ability to supervise and direct patient care in an individual Operating Room
- Ensures that proper techniques and practices are used in accordance to accepted standards of practice
- Complies with HIPAA regulations and is knowledgeable of patient rights
- Supervises other personnel in the room and directs or assists as necessary
- Immediately reports and unusual occurrences to charge personnel, documents appropriately in the patient record
- Demonstrates primary nursing accountability through coordination, communication and continuity of patient care
- Assess, prioritize, plan and implement patient care in an effective manner
- Maintains medical records in an accurate and legible manner
- Participates in continuing education/in-service training as needed, staff meetings, and Q.A.P.I. program
- Follows Physician orders and directions from management
- Actively participates in the development of a healthy work environment
- Assists in training new staff when needed
- Balances team and individual responsibilities
- Recognizes each department’s significance and works appropriately with other departments
