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. The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
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Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees