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  Atlanta Center for Reproductive Medicine (ACRM) specializes in the treatment of infertility and other reproductive endocrinology disorders. As one of the largest centers in the metropolitan area treating infertility for 20+ years ACRM has provided care in Advanced Reproductive Technologies (ART), including in-vitro fertilization (IVF), pre-genetic diagnosis (PDG) and egg recipiency.  

The OR Nurse Manager performs the responsibilities of the OR nurse. The manager oversees and maintains OR and monthly medication inventory, maintains patient contact list and follows up with patients following procedures, reviews and updates OR protocols, oversees various new hire, safety and compliance training, maintains training, incident and exposure records. The OR Nurse Manager is responsible for all Quad A reporting and Peer Review for GA Anesthesia. 

· Administers high quality patient care in pre-op, post-op, scrub, or circulator, as assigned. 

· Assesses vital signs, patient status, reviews prior medical history, medications/allergies, and prior surgical procedures. 

· Educates patient on surgical procedures, expectations, post-op care, and follow-up. 

· Assists physician with procedures

· Monitors surgical flow

· Maintains schedule 

· Assists other team members when needed

· Communicates with all OR team members, patients and family members to facilitate timely procedures 

· Maintains adequate necessary supplies for surgical procedures

· Orders from multiple vendors, maintains records of inventory ordered, and makes all necessary updates 

· Checks stock, anticipates needed supplies, places orders, and verifies receipt of supplies

· Maintains adequate linen supply by checking stock on hand, and anticipating needs based on scheduling to include patient gowns, bedding, and staff scrubs

· Communicates with supplier about needs and issues related with supply, delivery, etc. 

· Maintains monthly inventory of medications, checks expiration dates, reports results of inventory to OR management for medication ordering

· Provides new hire and annual training to all employees 

· Maintains training records and communicates with training needs to management

· Acts as practice safety officer

· Reviews exposure incidences, maintains documentation, and communicates with employees and management as required

· Reviews OSHA guidelines and updates training information at least annually

· Responsible for HIPAA compliance and reporting for the OR department

· Schedules urology procedures with multiple physicians on and off-site

· Coordinates schedules between multiple physicians and locations, adjusts charges, communicates with fellow team members about procedure needs

· Communicates with patients about instructions and expectations

· Reviews OR protocols and procedures, updates as needed

· Writes new protocols and procedures as the needs change in OR and office as requested by Medical Director

· Assists with education of staff accordingly to include training clinical staff on sterile technique, instrument cleaning, and sterilization

· Maintains patient contact lists and communication with patients following D&C

· Performs weekly QC as needed on equipment used in OR

PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EDUCATION

· RN License – active and in good standing

· Active BLS certification

· Active ACLS certification. 

· Effective communication skills, and positive rapport with physicians, fellow nurses, management, and patients

· 2 plus years’ experience in OR staff nursing preferred

· Demonstrated ability to multi-task and adjust priorities quickly as needed

· Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously

· Excellent organizational skills

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

· Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time

· Ability to bend, twist, push, pull and grasp as needed for patient care

· Ability to easily move around a 25,000 square foot facility

· Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance

· Demonstrate a superb work ethic and dedication to quality and patient care

· Excellent attention to detail

· Self-motivated and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

· Ability to work well as a team member and individually

· Excellent attendance and punctuality commitment