RN Surgery - 36 hrs/wk, 2nd shift

International Executive Service Corps; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

International Executive Service Corps is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess, direct, and evaluate nursing care in a surgical environment. The role requires staying current with policies, participating in evidence-based practice, and ensuring patient safety.

The RN will collaborate across circulator and scrub nurse duties, document care, and respond quickly to on-call needs while maintaining confidentiality and quality care standards.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license.
• Experience with surgical procedures and endoscopy.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and maintain patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Stay informed about policy and procedure changes; implement clinical updates.
• Provide nursing care tailored to patient age and developmental needs.
• Collaborate with team in circulator and scrub nurse roles.
• Maintain aseptic technique and document day-to-day operations.

Skills

RN license

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

On-call readiness

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

Surgical instruments

Endoscopy equipment

Job description

UP TO $7500 SIGN ON BONUS, restrictions apply

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

The primary purpose of your job description is to assess, plan, direct, administer, teach, and evaluate nursing care; to ensure quality and efficiency according to established policies and procedures, and especially the performance of job-related technical skills.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Duty 1: Assumes an active role in keeping informed regarding changes in policies, surgical procedures and equipment.
• Duty 2: Supports the implementation of clinical changes and evidence based practices.
• Duty 3: Tailors nursing care to meet the age specific and developmentally appropriate patient care.
• Duty 4: Demonstrates knowledge of care standards that reflect professional and JCAHO guidelines for care and recognizes personal accountability for the guidelines
• Duty 5: Functions as a team member and works collaboratively and interdependently in the circulator and scrub nurse roles.
• Duty 6: Demonstrates appropriate isolation techniques and procedures in accordance with universal precautions to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Duty 7: Demonstrates knowledge in correct use of all forms and documentation utilized in the day to day operations of the department.
• Duty 8: Maintains an awareness and demonstrates an understanding of the surgical patient’s need for comfort, positioning, safety and follows through to provide needed services.
• Duty 9: Demonstrates cost effective awareness and practices efficient and non-wasteful use of supplies and equipment.
• Duty 10: Assures patient’s rights to confidentiality of care and treatment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Knowledge of instruments and medically related equipment for surgical and endoscopic procedures
• On-call duties which require that you arrive at the facility within 30 minutes after being contacted by hospital personnel
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills
• Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/ department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area's policies and procedures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Special Care experience
• ACLS certification
• Experience in surgery, minor surgery, endoscopy or emergency room nursing

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent activities in sitting, walking, lifting, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting and standing. The associate must be able to lift 50 pounds. The individual must have excellent eye/hand coordination with the ability to grasp, push and pull, finger dexterity and fine manipulation. The associate must be able to reach work above the shoulder, and be able to use foot controls. This position requires corrected vision and hearing in the normal range. The associate must have excellent verbal skills to communicate with patients, physicians, and co-workers.

This position is classified at risk for possible occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. (HBV, HIV, etc.).