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Reports/Responsible to: Clinical Director/OR Supervisor/ OR Charge Nurse

Supervises: OR technicians, Nursing assistants

Job Summary: Provides nursing care to patients within the guidelines set by Boston Eye Surgery & Laser Center. Assists and circulates on surgical procedures. Provides assistance in training, orienting, and education of OR personnel (Licensed Practical Nurses, Scrub Technicians, and Instrument Technicians). Assists in administrative and related duties as directed by the Clinical Director and or OR Supervisor. Provides and maintains a safe and aseptic environment in the operating room. Assumes the charge role position in the absence of the Clinical Director and or OR Supervisor.

Duties:

I. Supervises and directs patient care:

• Insures care of patient through proper identification, checking of chart and surgical procedure, and reporting changes of a patient’s condition to Surgeon, Anesthesia, and the Charge Nurse.
• Provides assistance to surgeon and anesthesia personnel as needed.
• Keeps OR Charge Nurse informed of operational status of OR.
• Supervises OR personnel and assists as needed.
• Assures that proper technique and practices are used.
• Administers topical anesthetic drops if needed.

II. Performs First Assisting duties as needed:

• Remains proficient and knowledgeable regarding surgeon’s technique, equipment, and requirements.

III. Performs all Circulating duties:

• Transport patients to the OR and prepares the patient for surgery.
• Prepares operative area as directed by the policies and procedures that Boston Eye Surgery & Laser Center adheres to.
• Assists surgeon, anesthesia personnel, and other personnel as needed to assure quality patient care.
• Prepares the operating room with all necessary supplies and equipment and provides for the team as needed.
• Supervises and assists the scrub technician as needed.
• Prepares and submits specimens and cultures.
• Coordinates the schedule to ensure that the patients are blocked and in the operating room ready for surgery within the time frame set by the schedule.
• Aids in transporting the patient to recovery and reports the course of the surgical procedure and patient status to the recovery room nurse.

IV. Assists in administrative duties as directed by the OR Charge Nurse

• Assists with inventory as needed.
• Orders supplies in a timely manner.
• Reports any equipment or supply problem as soon as possible.
• Accepts committee assignments when assigned by the Clinical Director.

V. Assists in supervision of personnel and oversees the compliance of the operating room staff assuring a safe environment.

• Assures a clean and safe environment.
• Checks rooms, supplies, and equipment for proper care and handling.
• Assists in control of traffic and personnel to insure adherence to proper infection control standards.
• Supervises the sterile processing of instruments and other supplies.

VI. Performs additional duties as directed by the Clinical Director and or Charge Nurse.

VII. Must be proficient with use of computers. EPIC is our electronic medical record.

Job Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Massachusetts.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent tasks: Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, handling, reaching, and twisting of weights ranging from light to heavy at heights ranging from the foot to above the head.
• Mobility: Walking up to 8-10 hours, standing 3-8 hours, stooping, bending, balancing, climbing, crouching, and sitting.