Licensed Vocational Nurse - Surgical Services

Graham Regional Medical Center•Graham, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A member of the Surgical team that works closely with the surgeon during invasive/ minimally invasive procedures. Prepares the operating suites for daily procedures, including instruments and equipment. Utilizes strict aseptic technique during invasive and minimally invasive procedures. Responsible for the care, cleaning, and reprocessing of surgical instruments. Responsible for ordering, stocking and storing of sterile and non-sterile supplies in the OR suites and the sterile supply area. Responsible for the housekeeping duties within the surgical department. Assists with patient care and/or other duties as assigned by the Director of Surgical Services and the Circulating RN.

Requirements

Computer, telephone, facsimile machine, copier, scanner, printer, calculator and other standard office equipment.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Valid nursing license in Texas
BLS certification required
One year nursing experience preferred.
Must be committed to quality and patient safety at all times.
Excellent command / highly proficient in spoken and written English.
Basic computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, electronic medical documentation, and email.
Must be effective at adjusting to change, prioritizing duties, handling stress and effectively communicating face-to-face and/or over the telephone.
Must be able to work independently, and flexibly, and as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
Must be able to manage several interruptions throughout the shift.
Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.
Must have strong time management skills.
Must be able to work under pressure while interacting in a helpful, courteous manner with a high degree of patient contact.
Sufficient hearing, vision and dexterity to perform duties safely.
Walking: 80%
Squatting: 50%
Standing: 80%
Pulling: 25%
Kneeling: 50%
Reaching: 50%
Sitting: 10%
Lifting up to 50lbs: 30%
Pushing: 25%
Wrist/Finger Movements: 90%
Bending: 50%
Climbing: 5%
Stress Level Moderate to High
Quality
Service Excellence
Compassion
Professionalism
Fiscal Responsibility
Required education within first 60 days (if employee is from outside organization).
GrahamRMC Orientation
Department Orientation
4-6 weeks preceptor training required
As needed to maintain certification/ licensure of position
CPR
Falling Star Program
Safety Storm Program
Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

Nice To Haves

One year nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the surgeon during procedures and passes needed instruments, provide retraction, cuts suture, and other duties within the scope of practice.
Demonstrate strict aseptic technique during intraoperative phase including surgical hand scrub, gown and gloving (open and closed) of self and other team members.
Drape or assist in draping of the patient for surgical procedures.
Identify and safely and correctly handle instruments during procedures.
Verify integrity of sterile packages and verify expiration dates of all items introduced into the sterile field.
Open sterile instrument packs, drapes, solutions, and supplies while maintaining sterility during transfer into the sterile field.
Open, prepare, and set up OR and back tables for all procedures (vaginal, abdominal, laparoscopic, rectal, facial, etc.).
Properly connect sterile devices and equipment from sterile field to non-sterile sources (suction, bovie, camera, light, etc.).
Safely handle and prepare medications used in the sterile field.
Identify, prepare, and pass suture to surgeon.
Participate in counting of sponges, needles, and instruments according to departmental policy.
Recognize and verbalize breaks in sterile technique by self and others.
Prepare the Operating suites and readies equipment for procedures, including housekeeping needs, instruments, and equipment.
Properly care for tissue specimens, including packaging.
Apply sterile dressings at the end of procedure without contamination of the dressing or the operative site.
Properly prep the operative site when necessary.
Assist in circulating in the operating suite under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
Responsible for daily housekeeping duties within the surgical department (including break room, sterile supply, endoscopy, scrub areas, anesthesia room, etc.).
Responsible for the care, cleaning, and reprocessing of surgical instruments.
Responsible for reprocessing instruments from all departments within the hospital.
Responsible for ordering, stocking, and storing of non-sterile and sterile supplies in the OR and sterile supply areas.
Clean instruments after operative procedures according to established procedures to ensure proper care of instruments and personal safety.
Effectively utilize the instrument washer and endoscopic re-processor and utilize proper cycle to ensure effective cleaning.
Properly clean and store endoscopic equipment utilizing washer and scope rack.
Assemble necessary equipment, set up, and assist physician on endoscopic examinations.
Properly utilize electrocautery unit according to departmental policy.
Participate in annual peer competency review process.
Provide exemplary customer service.
Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA.
Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives and maintain good employee relations, inter-departmental objectives and infection control policies.
Cordially demonstrate timeliness and professionalism in appearance, communications, and actions during all interactions and with all individuals and entities.
Solve practical problems, dealing with a variety of issues, and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form.
Attend meetings as required.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned.