Address: 9200 SE 91st Ave Ste 100, Portland, Happy Valley, OR 97086 Portland Oregon 97086

Job Summary

Who we are:

East Portland Surgery Center is one of Portland's leading multi-specialty surgery centers, performing cases in the specialties of pain management, GI, general surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT & Spine. We are seeking a Full Time (FT) Operating Room (OR) Nurse to join our Team.

What We Value:

• Authentic, warm interactions with our Patients, Physicians & Team
• Service consistently delivered with integrity and a smile
• Team members who prefer an integrative work environment
• Open, solution-based communication
• A growth mindset that sees challenge as opportunity
• Mentorship & skill building

A Successful Candidate Will:

• Contribute by maintaining organization & flexibility
• Deliver professional and friendly interactions to Patients, Physicians & Team
• Provide exceptional customer service to our Patients
• Value that their presence is required for personal and overall Team success
• Believe in the Values our Company works towards daily
• Appreciate a company that shares in creating and benefiting from its success

Responsibilities and Duties

What We Need:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (associates or bachelor's degree)
• Minimum of three (3) years previous OR experience
• Ideal candidate will have a minimum of four (4) years total RN experience
• Current Oregon License as a Registered Nurse
• Current BLS - ACLS & PALS preferred, and required within 6 months of hire
• CNOR preferred
• Possess the ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with patients, families, physicians, and employees
• Knowledgeable of hospital/ASC policies and procedures specific to the operating room
• Clinically proficient in operating room nursing skills, having worked in a variety of specialties
• Demonstrated knowledge of the development needs of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient

Job Duties & Functions:

• Develop an individualized perioperative plan of care
• Implement patient plan of care using the following interventions:
  • Protect patient from injury caused by chemical, electrical, laser, positioning, thermal sources, and extraneous objects
  • Perform count procedures to protect patient from unintended retained foreign objects
  • Perform interventions necessary to ensure patient's procedure is performed on the correct site, side, and level
  • Manage patient's specimen(s) in the appropriate manner
  • Communicate patient's current status throughout the continuum of care
  • Administer medication(s) appropriately
  • Perform interventions to maintain patient's wound and tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels
  • Perform interventions to maintain the status of the patient's genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems, and fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balances at or above baseline levels
  • Perform interventions to ensure the patient is at or returned to normothermia at the conclusion of the immediate postoperative period
  • Perform interventions to protect patient from infection
• Evaluate the patient's progress toward attaining outcomes
• Transfer care as appropriate
• Uses nursing judgment in decision-making
• Maintains or acquires skills on equipment necessary to complete required responsibilities
• Documents all records according to established policies and procedures
• Assists with reviewing and updating policies and procedures
• Performs effectively in stressful situations to fulfill position responsibilities
• Performs additional duties as needed by the department
• Actively participates in appropriate committee and CQI activities
• Informs Clinical Manager(s) of applicable day-to-day situations

Qualifications and Skills

Essential Requirements:

• Assists physicians in the performance of surgical procedures
• Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures
• Demonstrates professional behavior/conduct in all interactions with Patients, Physicians & fellow Team members
• Efficient use of resources
• Willingness to maintain a clean, organized environment
• Ability to work alone (be self-directed, complete tasks as assigned, physically assist customers and problem-solve)
• Must be a team player!
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable means of transportation

Benefits

• A great place to work!
• Full insurance plan (medical, dental, vision, life, long- & short-term disability, etc.); 401k; Time off = 7 paid holidays per year + 2 personal days + 1 week city sick leave (CSL) + generous PTO plan
• Schedule: Mon.-Fri. - no nights, no weekends, no holidays - flexible scheduling
• Great Location: East Portland, just off I-205 at Johnson Creek

Selling Points:

USPI one of the top ACS branches
A great place to work- grow your career long term.
Full insurance plan (medical, dental, vision, life, long- & short-term disability, etc.); 401k; Time off = 7 paid holidays per year + 2 personal days + 1 week city sick leave (CSL) + generous PTO plan
Schedule: Mon.-Fri. - no nights, no weekends, no holidays - flexible scheduling
Great Location: East Portland, just off I-205 at Johnson Creek
3-5 Must Have Skills/Qualifications
2 Years (ideal) open to seeing 1 year as well.
CNOR preferred- Needs to be in OR
Current BLS - ACLS & PALS
Plastic and/or Ortho experience

Nice to Have Skills:
Main OR experience in ACS setting
Soft Skill/Attribute Requirements
Takes initiative
Works well independently and in team setting
Organized
Works well in fast pace environment
Flexible schedule

Interview Availability:
24 hour scheduled

Commitment to 24-48 hours sub/interview follow up
Yes

Schedule/Shift
M-F start 6:30 end latest 4:30 ( depends on the last surgery of the day, latest typically scheduled around 4:30)

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