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Job Status:
Full Time
Work Experience Required:
Hours/Shifts:
Day (First Shift)
Education Required:
Certification Required:
Unspecified
Weekends:
Not Required
Authorized to work in US:
Yes
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Salary Range:
Unspecified
Benefits:
Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401K, Vision Insurance
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Registered Nurse - Surgical Services - OR
Maxim Staffing Solutions
Requirements
The Registered Nurse is employed by Maxim Staffing Solutions performs scrubbing and/or circulating duties for operative procedures; department admissions to the operative suite. He/she is responsible to
the Nurse Manager and is directly supervised by the RN in the operating rooms to which he/she is assigned for duty.
Responsibilities include:
· Demonstrates and practices aseptic techniques.
· Adheres to standards and appropriate aseptic techniques, including:
· pre-operative hand scrub
· gowning and gloving
· instrumentation and supply set up
· Sets up room for surgical procedures and identifies instrumentation and supplies.
· Sets up room quickly and correctly, with minimal supervision
· Pulls correct instruments and supplies
· When scrubbed, sets up back table and Mayo stand according to facility's procedures.
· Demonstrates ability to concentrate and quickly respond appropriately to directions given by circulating RN or physician(s).
· As a circulating, nurse, assists the scrubbed team for additional staff, supplies, procedures, and other services.
· Participates in all instrument, sponge counts, and other counts as designated by the facility's policies and procedures; to maintain a safe patient care environment.
· Maintains and updates surgeon's procedure preference cards as changes occur.
· Maintains supplies in assigned operating room.
· Fosters a cooperative effort in meeting the goals of nursing and sharing the workload.
· Communicates a positive and caring attitude toward the area, peers, staff, patients, and other contacts; demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in meeting the needs of client facilities, patients, and staff.
· Seeks guidance, direction, and assistance when needed.
· Identifies own limitations and seeks guidance as required.
· Recognizes and utilizes appropriate lines of communication.
· Accurately communicates needs to co-workers and supervision.
· Maintains confidentiality of all patients, and hospital-related communications/documents.
· Maintains clinical skills and expands knowledge base through participation in continuous education programs.
· Assumes responsibility for self development.
· Seeks to obtain a level 3 proficiency in his/her area(s) of clinical expertise.
· Keeps informed of changes in practice through organizational participation and/or reading current literature.
· Uses knowledge and practice in accordance with:
· standards of patient care
· JCAHO, State, and local laws
· Patient's Bill of Rights
· Maxim's nursing and client facility policies and procedures
· Professional standards
· Documents activities according to facility policies and procedures.
· Represents the Surgical Services as a responsible paraprofessional in appearance and demeanor.
· After accepting a Maxim Healthcare facility assignment, arrives at the facility before the schedules shift starts to sign in at the nursing office and report to the unit on time for orientation and/or report.
· Work assignments are completed during the assigned shift, unless overtime is approved by the Area or Facility Supervisor.
· Dress/attire worn to the hospital is clean and professional. Wears and uses designated surgical attire appropriately.
· Serves as a role model through the support of other facility and Maxim co-workers, adheres to specific facility/unit standards.
CRITICAL ELEMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE:
· Able to stand for prolonged periods of time during surgical procedures and bending over equipment and patients for extended periods of time. (15-30 min.)
· Able to wear layers of operating room clothing and masks in an aseptic environment for prolonged periods of time.
· High risk for exposure to body fluids.
· High risk for exposure to lacerations, puncture wounds from sharp instruments.
· Moderate risk for exposure to electrical shock from use of electrical equipment.
· Occasional exposure to x-ray and fluoro rays during procedures.
· Occasional exposure to infections.
· Some exposure to odor.
· Lift 75 pounds and support up to 250 pounds.
· Transfer adult patients up to 250 pounds and 6.5 feet tall.
· Other duties as assigned
Qualifications include:
· Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state in which he/she practices
· Documentation and confirmation of one year of operating room clinical experience in an acute care hospital within the last three years preferred. Page 3 of 4 RN Surgical Services OR
· Current BLS card.
· Full command, verbal and written, of the English language.
· Physical dexterity and perceptive acuity (e.g., visual, hearing) to satisfactorily perform all required duties.
· Current Health Certificate (if applicable)
· Current PPD or Chest X-Ray
· Successful completion of the Maxim screening for the clinical specialty area(s) with score of 80% or higher.
· Maxim background screening.
Maxim employees are our greatest asset. We offer the following benefits:
· Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
· 401k Program
· Competitive Pay
· Flexible Scheduling
· Direct Deposit
· Positive Work Environment and Internal Bonuses
· Travel Benefits (as applicable)
· 24 hour on- call service
EOE/AAE
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