Rn Surgery - Full Time, 8A - 8P

Overview

Job Summary:

Provides safe, competent nursing care to all age surgical patients. Demonstrates competency and proficiency to circulate on the majority of surgical procedures and operate required equipment.

Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values.

Responsibilities

• 1. Knowledgeable of principles of operating room nursing, aseptic technique, infection control and patient safety issues.
• 3. Ability to work in a fast paced, high stress area.
• Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions
• 9. Knowledgeable of hemodynamic parameters, takes appropriate action when abnormal.
• 7. Works directly with entire OR team to assure correct procedure, correct patient, correct site.
• 2. Demonstrates accountability and adaptability.
• 6. Serves as communication liaison with patient’s family and other members of the OR team.
• 8. Completes appropriate preoperative and intraoperative documentation accurately, concisely and in a timely manner.
• 4. Review patient’s chart for completeness, relevant history, lab results, and individual patient needs.
• 5. Consults and coordinates with OR team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized patient care plans.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required:

Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and currently licensed to practice as a R.N. in the state of Alabama. BCLS required

Experience: None required