PRN RN - Surgery

Lima Memorial Health System; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive perioperative care across multiple surgical specialties. The RN will collaborate with surgical teams, delegate tasks, and ensure high standards of patient care during shifts.

Responsibilities include planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care, teaching non‑RN staff, and participating in both circulating and scrub nurse roles. On‑call duties with 30‑minute response time are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Ohio RN licensure.
• BSN preferred; telemetry training preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Experience in surgical services preferred (1–3 years).

Responsibilities

• Care for assigned patients on shift with RN partner(s).
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.
• Delegate tasks to non‑RN staff as appropriate.
• Assist in planning and teaching non‑RN staff (techs, PCTs, LPNs).
• Function in circulating and scrub nurse roles in Surgical Services.

Skills

Nursing skills

Delegation

Critical thinking

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Basic computer skills

Job description

Functioning within the Health System’s mission, vision, values, policies and procedures,the Registered Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of assigned patients on his/her shift. Patient care is delivered by the RN who is partnered with one or more caregivers that may include another RN, Surgical Technician, Licensed Practical Nurse, ancillary or anesthesia staff. The RN is responsible for delegating appropriate tasks to the partner(s) to care for the assigned group of patients. RN responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care. Judgments are made based upon scientific knowledge and clinical skills. The RN also assists in planning, directing and teaching non-RN staff such as Surgical Technicians, Patient Care Technicians, and Licensed Practical Nurses. RNs in this positon are required to perform in both circulating and scrub nurse roles in all facets of Surgical Services including but not limited to Ortho, General, OB/GYN, Urology, ENT, Neuro, Plastics, Vascular, Cardiovascular (CVOR), Hybrid, Robotics, and Laser cases. May be required to enter and audit charges made to patient accounts for surgical procedures. Once training is completed, RNs are expected to be part of the on call rotation. On call response time within 30 minutes is required.. On call frequency is determined in accordance with department guidelines.

Education

Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. A BSN is preferred. Training in telemetry is preferred.

Licensure/Certification

Licensure/Certification: Must have a valid unrestricted RN license for the State of Ohio. Current BLS required. ACLS, CNOR, and PALS preferred.

Experience

Experience: One to three years’ experience preferred.

Skills

Skills: Must show competency in the practice of nursing with exceptional technical skills and strong organizational, prioritization and delegation skills. Must have a willingness to train in all facets of Surgical Services including, but not limited to, CVOR, Ortho, General, OB/GYN, Urology, ENT, Neuro, Vascular, Plastics and Robotics including Hybrid, Robotic and Laser cases. Must demonstrate flexibility with work schedule changes and the ability to work in a fast paced environment and quickly adapt to changes throughout the shift. Must be highly motivated, possess critical thinking skills, basic computer navigation skills, and a working knowledge of the internet. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate in a professional manner with the patients and their families, coworkers and physicians.