Wilbarger General Hospital
Vernon, Texas
Job Description
Job Title:
Perioperative Services Manager (RN)
Department:
Nursing
Job Summary:
Performs the primary functions of a professional nurse leader in
assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating patient care in an
operating room. Manages all supplies and equipment, and supervises all
personnel on the unit and promotes team efforts with physicians and
personnel of other departments.
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Class I.
Job Qualifications:
A.
Education:
Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
Bachelors degree in Nursing preferred.
B.
Personal Job-Related Skills: Demonstrated ability in nursing practice.
Leadership and management abilities and effective oral and written
communication skills.
C.
Licensure, Registry or Certification: Registered Nurse currently licensed by the
State of Texas Board of Nursing. BLS and ACLS required.
D.
Experience:
1.
E.
Prior work experience: Two years experience as a Registered Nurse in
operating room. One year supervisory experience preferred.
Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the position require extended
periods of standing and walking. Bending, stooping, twisting, reaching and lifting
up to 50 pounds. Occasional heavy lifting when moving or supporting patients
who may become weak or helpless.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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A.
Plans, assesses, directs, and participates in the delivery of operating room nursing
care.
B.
Assures proper staffing for Surgery, Recover, and Outpatient/Day Surgery.
Assures presence of Circulating RN and PACU nurses for all cases. Assigns
staff; delegates specific duties and tasks. Assures proper technique and practices
are maintained.
C.
Supervises and oversees sterilization process, and clinical aspects of Central
Service department.
D.
Supervises care of OR suite and equipment to ensure cleanliness, sterility and
operational ability of all items.
E.
Evaluates the quality of nursing care in compliance with the current established
Standards of Nursing practice.
F.
Maintains the required inventory of supplies and equipment in the operating
room.
G.
Facilitates favorable relationships within the operating room, with the Medical
Staff, and other hospital departments and seeks input regarding nursing care.
H.
Assists with the management of Nursing Department functions and supervises the
operating room employees.
I.
Works in conjunction with the Medical/Surgical, Emergency, Dialysis, Home
Health and Geropsych Managers to assure quality care throughout the Nursing
Department.
J.
Works with ancillary departments to assure quality of care throughout the
hospital.
K.
Ensures department Policy and Procedures are current and reviewed annually.
L.
Supervises the Electronic Patient Record used in the department.
M.
Ensures documented regular staff meetings and in-service education.
N.
Ensures compliance with all infection control policies and procedures.
O.
Ensures that licensure and certifications are kept current in accordance with state
laws and hospital policy, and appropriate continuing education is attended for
CEU requirements.
P.
Keeps current with new technology by attending educational offerings and
literature reviews.
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Other Significant Requirements:
A.
Maintains confidentiality while working with confidential matters on a daily
basis.
B.
Provides service direct to patients while maintaining a positive patient relations
atmosphere.
C.
Interacts with patients, family members, Medical Staff members and other
department managers on a continuous basis.
D.
Utilizes aseptic procedures and maintains aseptic precautions when involved in
direct patient contact or handling potentially infectious materials.
E.
Provides care appropriate for the neonate and the pediatric, adolescent, and
geriatric patients served based on demonstrated knowledge of the principles of
growth and development over the life span.
F.
Assesses and interprets data on neonate and the pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric
patient’s status to identify patient’s requirements relative to their age specific
needs and provides care needed as stipulated in departmental policy.
G.
Ensures completion of staff evaluations in a timely manner.
H.
Reports to work on time, maintains professionalism at all times, and performs
duties with minimal supervision.
STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING:
I have read and understand the above JOB DESCRIPTION and understand the essential duties
outlined and required in this position. I understand that I should contact my Department
Manager if I have any questions or concerns regarding the job duties and requirements as
outlined above. I acknowledge that I have received a copy of this job description.
Employee Signature
Date
Department Manager Signature
Date
Revised 09/22/2011