Surgical Nurse

About the Company

Job Summary and Qualifications

About the Role

You will have an understanding of aseptic technique and apply the knowledge in assuring maintenance of a sterile field and in assisting in a procedure or prepping a patient for surgery. You will demonstrate knowledge of which areas need to be prepped for the different kinds of procedure. You will assess the patient prior to surgery and establish that the patient understands the procedure being done and that a “timeout” be done prior to any procedure with the rest of the perioperative team. You will demonstrate teamwork, adaptability, and serve as a resource to the Surgical Services team. You will have accountability for delivering quality nursing care services and for promoting a positive image of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Understanding of aseptic technique.
• Assuring maintenance of a sterile field.
• Assisting in a procedure or prepping a patient for surgery.
• Demonstrating knowledge of prepped areas for different procedures.
• Assessing the patient prior to surgery.
• Establishing patient understanding of the procedure.
• Conducting a “timeout” with the perioperative team.
• Demonstrating teamwork and adaptability.
• Serving as a resource to the Surgical Services team.
• Delivering quality nursing care services.
• Promoting a positive image of nursing.

Qualifications

• 1-year of clinical experience as a licensed RN required - Operating Room, OR, CVOR, Perioperative Services, Surgical Center.
• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing is required.
• BSN is preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 90 days of hire date).
• Current BLS and ACLS Certification are required.
• CNOR is preferred.

Required Skills

• Aseptic technique knowledge.
• Teamwork and adaptability.
• Quality nursing care delivery.

Preferred Skills

• BSN degree.
• CNOR certification.

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