Job Description:
The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members.As a Surgical Scrub Nurse, you will assist the surgeon with procedures, maintain sterile technique, be involved in infection control program, monitor and maintain equipment, supplies and instruments and help prepare patients for surgery. Must be team oriented and have proven experience working in a fast-paced environment. CPR required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Prepares and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures
- Before an operation, surgical scrub nurses help prepare the operating room by setting up the sterile field to include surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions
- Follows state and federal facility regulations when attending to patients
- Performs pre-procedure preparations to the patient's skin and body
- Completes a safety check prior to start of the procedure on appropriate equipment, supplies, etc.
- Assembles both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well as checking to ensure it is working properly
- May assist with prep for patient procedure
- May transport patients to the procedure room
- May assist with positioning on the procedure table
- Drapes the patient with surgical drapes per procedure to be performed
- Passes instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants
- Retracts, cut sutures and performs other functions under the supervision of the physician performing the procedure
- Participates in the count of sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments, based on type of procedure performed
- Helps prepare specimens and assists with the disposition of specimens
- Applies dressings
- Post-procedure, assists with patient transfer from the procedure bed to the stretcher
- Cleans and restocks the procedure room
- Pulls supplies and instruments for upcoming procedures
- Assists with the maintenance of physician preference cards and inventory management
- Assists with the decontamination and cleaning, sterilization and performance of quality testing related to sterilization and high level disinfection
- Performs other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
- Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients in the center
- Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication
- Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers, and other health team members
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
Surgical scrub nurse work in clean, well-lighted, well-ventilated environments. Must stand for long periods and remain alert during operations. At times may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpleasant sights, odors, and materials.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduation from an accredited nurseing program
- Prefer 1-2 years clinical experience in an operating room setting. May accept 0-2 years of clinical experience in a related field
Assess:
- Performs appropriate assessment of physical, social, and psychological status (including cognitive, communicative and developmental skills as appropriate).
- Seeks and evaluates information acquired from other members of interdisciplinary team: patient, family, physician, non-nursing disciplines, support staff, others.
Plan:
- Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills to collaboratively develop individualized plan of care.
- Actively seeks patient, family, team, and physician involvement to develop plan of care including needed education.
- Collaboratively plans and prepares patients for further support needs once the current episode of care outcomes are met (i.e., teaching, referrals, and follow-up).
Implement:
- Directs the interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination and collaboration as appropriate.
- Provides or delegates care consistent with plan of care, guidelines of care and professional licensure provisions.
- Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and to coordinate and organize patient care delivery through effectively managing time, supplies, and resources.
Evaluate:
- Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, patient and family satisfaction.
- Revises plan of care as indicated, and reassesses changes as appropriate.
Professionalism:
- Promotes nursing profession and participate in development of others.
- Integrates legal and ethical standards into practice: complies with regulatory standards, practices within scope of licensure, provides accurate & timely documentation, and understands legal implications of care delivery.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current RN License in state of practice.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- 1 year of OR experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).
- Education must be obtained from an accredited institution.
- Degree will be verified.
Physical Requirements:
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Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
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Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
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Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
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Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
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Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.
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Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).
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May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- No nights, holidays, or weekends required - enjoy a work-life balance!
- Daily lunch provided, in our amazing staff lounge.
- A supportive work environment.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
- Life Insurance
- PTO
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
- And more!