About this role
Job Number: 31637
Location: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Street Address: 417 W 3rd Ave City, State: Albany, Georgia Zip Code: 31701 Department: PPMH OPERATING ROOM Shift:
Job Type: Full time Posted Date: 2025-05-06 Job Description Summary:
Description:
• JOB SUMMARY • Provide professional nursing care for assigned patients according to established standards and practices. Follow practices established by AORN and recommended practices. Manages all aspects of surgical specialty team; serves as first line resource for staff and Physicians related to specific team specialty (ies). Completes staff schedules and performance appraisals.
• GENERAL REQUIREMENTS • Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines • Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization • Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures • Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs) • Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time. • Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills. • Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
• WORKING CONDITIONS • May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. • May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms. • May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. • Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. • May be scheduled as needed including overtime
• EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS • 2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing (Required) • 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
• EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS • 2 - 3 years Experience in operating room as circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse (Required)
• CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES • Required Certifications/Licensures: Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license and AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), • Preferred Certifications/Licensures: Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR)
• GENERAL SKILLS • Organizational Skills • Communication Skills • Interpersonal Skills • Customer Relations • Analytical • Grammar / Spelling • Read / Comprehend Written Instructions • Follow Verbal Instructions • Basic Computer Skills
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors • Have good - manual dexterity • Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS • Standing - Frequently within shift (34-66%) • Walking - Frequently within shift (34-66%) • Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%) • Bending/Stooping - Frequently within shift (34-66%) • Twist at waist - Frequently within shift (34-66%) • Pushing/Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%) • Lift/carry > 20 lbs with assistance - Frequently within shift (34-66%) • Reaching above shoulder - Frequently within shift (34-66%)