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Surgery RN

Boundary Community Hospital

Surgery RN

Bonners Ferry, ID
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    POSITION SUMMARY:

    This position is responsible for safe and timely management of patient care in the Surgery department. This describes the duties when functioning both as a Perioperative Nurse and Circulating Nurse.

    POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

    Current Idaho Professional Nursing license (RN) required

    Minimum 2 years surgery/circulator experience required

    Current CPR/BLS certification required

    ACLS required within 2 months of hire.

    TNCC & PALS certification preferred.

    Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook

    Conscious Sedation preferred

    Have working knowledge of specialized equipment including, but not limited to, cardiac monitor with defibrillator/pacemaker, wall suction, O2 equipment, IV pumps, blood pressure monitor, pulse oximeter, nurse call and alarms(Pre/Post Op & Circulating RN), prevac sterilization operation and process, chemical and biological indicators, arthroscopic tower equipment, pneumatic tourniquet, endoscopy operations, electro-cautery unit, and fluid irrigation pump(Circulating RN).

    Ability to cross-train in the pre and post-op area.(Circulating RN)

    SCHEDULE:

    8-16 hours per week. Must be able to work according to the scheduled surgeries (Wednesdays/Thursdays) and provide coverage for pre-op and recovery area whenever needed.

    ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/REQUIREMENTS FOR CIRCULATING RN:

    Develop and document patient plan of care based on patient assessment and surgery case.

    Collaborate with Scrub Technician and utilize the surgeon’s preference sheet.

    Check the patient's vitals, give medications, assist with patient positioning as well as prep the surgical site.

    Performs procedures and treatments ordered for patients by the surgeon/physician according to the Nurse’s Practice Act.

    Demonstrates understanding and utilization of Universal Precautions, Asepsis and Infection Prevention procedures.

    Maintains confidentiality of information with respect, courtesy, and accuracy at all times.

    Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as situations require maintaining Infection Control standards set by the Hospital.

    ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/REQUIREMENTS FOR PRE/POST OP RN:

    Manages pre-operative & post-operative care, monitors the patient’s stability, safely and correctly administers medications.

    Performs interventions to maintain the patient’s wound and tissue perfusion as close to baseline as possible.

    Performs interventions to maintain the status of the patient’s genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular and neurological systems as close to baseline as possible.

    Performs interventions to ensure patient normothermia.

    Develops and documents a plan of care based on patient assessment and scheduled surgical procedure.

    Assesses the knowledge level of the patient and/or designated support person and provides education regarding the expected psychosocial response, nutritional management, medication management, pain management and wound management during recovery at home.