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- Preps surgical site.
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- During operative procedure, preserves and labels operative specimens for laboratory analysis.
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- Demonstrates clear ownership of workplace and patient safety.
- Reports mistakes, near misses, adverse events and quality and safety concerns.
- Participates in the development and implementation of safety and quality improvement activities.
- Protects patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Other duties as may be assigned.
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Description
The Surgery RN performs specialized professional nursing duties in assisting surgeons and providers in the operating room; acts as scrub or sterile nurse as needed; sets up operating room according to type of operation; assists surgeon/provider during operative procedures; transfers patient from operating room to recovery room; and performs related duties as required.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Education: Graduation from an accredited nursing school with an Associate's or Bachelor's
Degree.
Licensure/Certification: Current nursing license, in good standing with the Indiana State licensing board.
Experience: Minimum of two years of experience as a surgery nurse preferred. Requires thorough technical and working knowledge of: the various steps involved in different types of operations in order to anticipate surgeon's needs; correct methods of handling instruments and supplies; surgical instruments used in various surgical procedures, and the related proper setting up of the operating room; the importance of maintaining an aseptic field. Requires specialized skill and ability and mental and visual concentration when assisting surgeon during operative procedure. Excellent interpersonal skills required.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift twenty-five (25) pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds; ability to stand and walk for extended periods; ability to bend, lean and stoop without hindrance; full range of body motion; fine motor skills and visual acuity; normal range of hearing.
