Registered Nurse Surgery

**SECTION 1: Job Summary (Summary of the basic functions of the position)** Registered Nurse who provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients in clinic with a focus on surgical procedures. Under the clinical supervision of a licensed medical provider; assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of Physician by performing the following duties: **SECTION 2: Duties and Responsibilities (Responsibilities necessary to accomplish job functions)** - Interviews patients, takes patients' history, and records all information on patients' charts. - Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension. Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient. - Prepares patient(s) for physical exam/surgery by: - Properly identify the patient and cross check it with the chart and name band - Operative consent obtained - Photo consent obtained - Vital signs obtained - Pain and Anxiety levels assessed and documented - Level of Consciousness assessed and documented - Assess the need for sedation & obtain order from physician - Administer medications as directed by physician - Proper documentation of any controlled substances - Prepare the surgical site - Placement of sterile drapes - Assists provider(s) as needed with patient care, including physical exam/surgery; hands instruments and materials to doctor as directed. - Sets up examination rooms and surgical suite(s) for appropriate procedures, assembles and uses such equipment as electrocautery, dermabrader, and other equipment as needed. - Inspects sterile items prior to opening and lay supplies out on sterile field in an organized manner - Dresses wounds as instructed by provider. - Draws up medications that are to be used on sterile field following safety protocol of right dose, right patient, right route, expiration date – done in cooperation with and in the presence of a provider. - Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or Physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents. - Assist physician with surgical procedure while maintaining sterile field - Assess the patient’s condition throughout the surgery according to intraoperative and postoperative monitoring policies and notify physician of any indication of distress. - Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by provider, including patient and family instruction, includes verbal care instructions, pamphlets, instruction sheets, etc. - Remains present in the OR with the patient until recovery and discharge guidelines have been metsee corresponding policies - Accurately records all pertinent information in patients’ chart timely. - Responds to emergency situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol by having knowledge of equipment and supplies and is familiar with their location - Maintains examination and surgical suite(s), cleans rooms after each patient, and sterilizes equipment. - Inventories all medical supplies, maintains appropriate supply inventory in examination and surgical suite(s), stocks examination rooms and surgical suite(s) with all needed equipment and supplies. - Maintains solutions by expiration date, restocks examination room(s) and surgical suite(s) with solutions. - Adheres to all OSHA regulations and universal precautions, including waste and sharps disposal. Maintains knowledge of OSHA regulations and use of universal precautions as appropriate - Adheres to all safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service. - Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization. **SECTION 3: Experience Requirements** - One (1) year of dermatology experience, preferred - One (1) year of surgical procedures expe…