RN-Surgery
Company: SSM Health
Location: Centralia
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs scrub functions including the selection and handling of
instruments and supplies used during procedure.
Performs circulating functions including monitoring, recording and
communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care
of patient before, during and after procedure.
Directly assists operating physician with surgical tasks including
hemostasis, suturing and wound exposure as well as patient
positioning.
Prepares operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for
use.
Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific
knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing
care is delivered based on patient's age-specific needs and
clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of
Service.
As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing
standards defined in the professional practice model. Uses the ANA
Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current
and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our
patient populations.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Graduate of accredited school of nursing
EXPERIENCE
No experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Constant use of speech to share information through oral
communication.
Constant standing and walking.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25
lbs.
Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20
inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and
distinguish colors.
Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish
body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing
25-50 lbs.
Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting,
gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Occasional driving.
Rare crawling and running.
Keywords: SSM Health, Decatur , RN-Surgery, Healthcare , Centralia, Illinois
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