Staff Nurse
Surgery
Position Summary
A clinical competent registered professional nurse who delivers patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation.
Prescribes, delegates and coordinates the nursing care provided to patients throughout the health system.
Effectively interacts with the patient, significant others, and health care team members while maintaining the standards of professional nursing.
Meets all standards and requirements of LMHS universal job description.
Responsibilities
Knowledge of instrumentation used in the OR suite
Proficient in MSM software application
Accurate documentation in the case record
Resolve operational issues related to scheduling
Protect equipment from damage due to improper handling or use.
Troubleshoot equipment problems
Obtain and prepare supplies and equipment by physician preference for each case
Verify surgical site per protocol
Procure, verify, label, credit and waste all medications
Accurately collect and label tissue and other specimens
Perform other duties as requested.
Requirements
Assist in maintaining clean equipment and surgical suites.
Maintain current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Ohio.
Demonstrate knowledge and consistent practice of sterile technique.
Uses standard precautions
Update and maintain surgeon preference cards as assigned
Safe operation of all electrosurgical and power equipment.
Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations.
Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.
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