RN - Surgery

Putnam County Hospital; Greencastle (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Putnam County Hospital in Indiana seeks a Surgery RN to manage patient care across pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases. You will room patients, gather history, and collaborate with surgical teams to ensure safe, efficient care.

The role requires an active Indiana RN license, ACLS or certification within 12 months, PALS or certification within 12 months, BLS, and competency in conscious sedation or certification within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Current IN RN license.
• ACLS or certification within 12 months.
• PALS or certification within 12 months.
• BLS.
• Conscious sedation or certification within 12 months.
• Willingness to participate in on-call schedule.

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients and gathers clinical history.
• Collaborates with internal and external departments for patient care.
• Obtains IV access on pediatric and adult patients.
• Provides pre/intra/post-operative education.
• Enters patient data into CPSI EMR.
• Circulates for a variety of specialty cases.
• Ensures patient safety during operative procedures.
• Maintains sterility throughout patient care.
• Participates in on-call schedule as needed.

Skills

IV access

HIPAA compliance

Patient safety

On-call

Education

2-Year College Degree

Tools

CPSI EMR

Job description

Job Summary: The surgery RN will be responsible for patient care pre-operatively, inter-operatively, and post-operatively.Job Duties/Responsibilities:• Rooms patients and gathers clinical history• Internal and external departmental collaboration of patient care• Obtains IV access on pediatric and adult patients• Provides pre/intra/post-operative education• Enters patient data into EMR (CPSI)• Circulates for a variety of specialty cases• Ensures patient safety during operative procedures• Maintains sterility of duration of care• Facilitates patient recovery and proper follow-up care• Ability to work with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality• Abides by HIPAA guidelines• Performs other duties as assignedEducation Experience: 2-Year College DegreeYears of Related Experience: NoneLicense/Certificate Required: YesDriver's License Required: YesTravel Requirements: NoneAge Requirement: 18+Job Requirements:• Current IN RN license• ACLS or certification within 12 months• PALS or certification within 12 months• BLS• Conscious sedation or certification within 12 months• Willingness and ability to participate in an on-call schedule