Licensed Practical Nurse - Scrub Nurse

SightMD Career • Toms River, NJ

10d

About The Position

SightMD is a rapidly growing integrated ophthalmic provider group serving patients across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. The Scrub Nurse LPN assists with surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, sterilizing instruments, passing instruments during surgery, and maintaining aseptic technique. Working under an RN’s supervision and in collaboration with the surgical team, the LPN helps ensure safe and effective patient care during operative procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of LPN experience.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current and valid LPN license in the state of practice.
• Current BLS certification.
• Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills.
• Solid attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure, individually and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room with necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment, and ensure instruments and equipment are sterile.
• Perform a surgical hand scrub and put on a sterile gown and gloves.
• Assist with patient positioning, draping, assessments, and completion of pre-surgical checklists.
• Prepare patients for surgery, including taking vital signs, skin preparation, and comfort measures.
• Support IV initiation and preoperative medication administration under RN supervision.
• Educate patients and families about the surgical process and expectations.
• Function as the scrub nurse during procedures, passing instruments, sponges, and other items as needed.
• Maintain accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments before, during, and after surgery.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team.
• Maintain the sterile field and adhere to aseptic technique.
• Assist with wound closure and application of dressings.
• Prepare instruments for sterilization and follow proper cleaning protocols.
• Assist with transferring patients from the operating table to the recovery bed.
• Document intraoperative details according to facility protocol.
• Communicate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, RNs, and other operating-room personnel.
• Report patient-safety concerns, procedural complications, and patient concerns promptly to the RN or provider.
• Participate in preoperative briefings and postoperative debriefings.
• Monitor vital signs and patient condition under RN or physician direction.
• Provide basic postoperative care, including comfort measures and assistance with mobility.
• Reinforce discharge instructions and ensure patient understanding and readiness.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Company-paid term life insurance and long-term disability.
• Supplemental insurance benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Retirement plan with 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Career development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED