Job Details

In Cardiovascular Operating Room at Main Campus Children's of Alabama

Work schedule will be Full-time on the Day Shift, Monday-Friday with call shifts..

Summary:

The CVOR Scrub Nurse Specialist is a professional scrub nurse in the operating room who, with minimal supervision, assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the nursing care of CV patients who require a surgical procedure. 

Other information:

• Assist in the orientation of professional and non-professional personnel as needed.
• Participates in departmental and hospital in service programs and committees as required.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives for optimal outcomes.
• Assumes responsibility for other assignments as requested.
• Knows AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice and is an expert in the Principles of Sterile Technique.
• Knowledgeable regarding specialized CV instrumentation and maintenance.
• Demonstrates understanding of hemodynamic parameters and uses this knowledge to anticipate needs  

• Demonstrates interpretation of electrocardiographic information to continually access patient needs 

• Has the ability to be flexible and versatile while maintaining a calm demeanor   

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* Registered Nurse AL Single State or any of the following equivalent qualifications below:
    - Registered Nurse AL NLC Multi State
    - Registered Nurse Non-AL NLC Multi State
* Basic Life Support

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* Associate of Science Nursing in Nursing

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications: