RN | SCRUB NURSE

RN | SCRUB NURSE

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a skilled RN who can also function as a scrub nurse or circulator. In this hybrid role, you will assist surgical teams during procedures while providing comprehensive perioperative nursing care. You will ensure patient safety, prepare the operating room, manage surgical instruments, and support patients before, during, and after surgery.

Provides professional nursing care to assigned operating room patients throughout the perioperative period. Collaborates with surgical team to strategize, implement and evaluate an individualized plan of care for each patient. Assists physicians during examinations and surgical procedures, using and monitoring medical equipment as necessary. Evaluates and monitors patients' condition, maintains patients' medical records, and documents patient's progress. Administer medications, including narcotics, as directed. Functions in a scrub and circulating nurse role.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs patient assessment and documents in patient record.
• Develops an age-appropriate plan of care, which addresses physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs, in collaboration with other members of the health care team.
• Implements the plan of care, delegates appropriately and ensures documentation of interventions.
• Scrubs all surgical services provided at CCH.
• Identifies and assures that physician preferences for surgical supplies, equipment, and instruments are ready for each case.
• Maintains principles of aseptic technique.
• Performs technical skills in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
• Evaluates progress towards desired outcomes, revises plan of care and intervenes as necessary.
• Educates patient and families regarding current health status, plan of care, and anticipated outcomes.
• Provides service excellence to all customers.
• Demonstrates efficient time management and prioritization skills.
• Maintains professional standards related to clinical practice, staffing and continuing education.
• Practices fiscal responsibility and accountability.
• Actively participates in hospital committees, CQI teams, and Quality Improvement Program.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment.
• May be required to work on other nursing units according to distribution of staff and patients.
• Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and / or financial practices.
• Complies with the hospital’s Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital policies and procedures.
• Call is required.
• Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Licensure

Experience

Certifications required

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