Description

The RN at BMH supports the philosophy of nursing by planning and coordinating care for a group of patients within 
his/her area. This individual has the responsibility to direct ancillary personnel for implementation of the patient’s plan of care and 
has satisfactorily mastered the basic skills in the assigned area. The scope of nursing practice is focused on an assigned group of 
patients and encompasses charge responsibilities as assigned. Performs within the limits of SC Nurse Practice Act, Code of Ethics 
for nurses, hospital policies and procedures and Nursing Standards of Practice. 

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the 
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these 
functions. 

• Nursing unit within the hospital. May be stressful dealing with individuals, staff, patients, and family. Potential exposure 
  to radiation/toxic materials. Regularly exposed to Blood Borne materials (Category I) or Chemical Hazards. 
• Prolonged, extensive or considerable walking and standing. Assists with lifting, transport and moving patients. 
  Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching. Rotating shifts. 8–12-hour intervals. Frequent use of fine 
  motor skills.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be 
construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Unit Specific Competencies:

1. Demonstrates proper technique for dispensing medications to a sterile filed including identifying, verifying and labeling all
   medications and fluids on sterile field. 
2. Obtains appropriate supplies equipment for procedure, charge to the appropriate account. Inform Charge Nurse or OR 
   Manager of conflict in equipment or scheduled procedure.
3. Understands and demonstrates in depth knowledge of aseptic technique and maintaining a sterile environment. 
4. Checks all patients' paperwork, verifies all pre-op labs, x-rays, H&P, pre-op orders for accuracy per Universal Protocol policy.
5. Demonstrates proper technique for surgical skin prep.
6. Responsible for reviewing Surgeon Preference card to open case in a cost-effective manner and return supplies not used.
7.  Demonstrates knowledge for safe positioning of patient for surgical procedure as well as obtaining appropriate positioning 
   aids
8. Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient 
   outcomes. 
9. Demonstrates knowledge of the functions of the Surgical Services equipment and operates this equipment in a safe and 
   appropriate manner.
10. Performs circulating duties as assigned, and other related duties as assigned or requested.
11.  Responsible for ensuring accuracy of recording on patient’s medical records.
12.  Provides assistants to the surgical team during operative procedures
13.  Orients, instructs and trains: students and new employees.
14.  Demonstrates proper technique for processing, identifying and documenting all specimens obtained by surgeon.
15. Verbalizes roles in:
    1. Fire
    2. Malignant Hyperthermia
    3. Codes
16. Is capable of performing in assigned procedure. 
17. Performs other related duties as required. 

Requirements

Job Qualifications:

Education: Ability to obtain and maintain a South Carolina Nursing License

Experience: Previous experience in surgical services preferred.

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Possesses visual, auditory, verbal acuity
• Good communication and customer service skills

Certification/Licenses:

• Current South Carolina RN license
• BLS required prior to first clinical shift (must be issued by the American Heart Association)
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire (must be issued by the American Heart Association)

Ongoing Competencies: Annual review of Fire/Safety/Disaster Plan