LPN Scrub Nurse - Labor & Delivery - Full Time Nights
About The Position
The Surgical Scrub Nurse assists the surgical team during operating procedures under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The Scrub Nurse provides direct patient care as a scrub/instrument person during surgery. Duties include arranging sterile set up, passing sponges, instruments and sutures, adjusting lights, cleaning operating room, and maintaining accurate sponge, needle and instrument count. The Scrub Nurse assists with moving and positioning the patient as directed by the surgical registered nurse. This position delivers care in a prompt and professional manner, always maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and respect. The Scrub Nurse works as part of the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support departmental objectives. The Scrub Nurse provides quality customer service, participates in performance improvement efforts and assumes responsibility for professional growth and development.
Requirements
- High School degree or equivalent; ability to read, speak, and write English.
- Successful completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program and a New Jersey State license for LPN.
- BLSHCP certification required upon hire or transfer.
Nice To Haves
- Specialty Experience Advanced Certification Required OR Preferred but not required.
- Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.
Responsibilities
- Assists the surgical team during operating procedures under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
- Provides direct patient care as a scrub/instrument person during surgery.
- Arranges sterile set up.
- Passes sponges, instruments and sutures.
- Adjusts lights.
- Cleans operating room.
- Maintains accurate sponge, needle and instrument count.
- Assists with moving and positioning the patient as directed by the surgical registered nurse.
- Delivers care in a prompt and professional manner, always maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and respect.
- Works as part of the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support departmental objectives.
- Provides quality customer service.
- Participates in performance improvement efforts.
- Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans with employer contributions
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
- Wellness Programs to help you thrive
- Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
