RN / First Assist - OR / Surgery Dept.

Randolph Hospital District D B A Memorial Hospital • Chester, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Works in the perioperative setting to carry out functions to assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.

Requirements

• Education Same as primary job description
• Training Same as primary job description
• Experience Same as primary job description
• 100% on-site position
• Rotating call schedule for surgical department.
• Vaccinations per IDPH, CDC, and CMS.
• Job Knowledge ࣿ ࣿSame as primary job description General surgical care, aseptic technique, and Universal precautions ACLS and PALS or ENPC Computer literacy Knowledge of/demonstrates competency in caring for all ages, neonates, infants, children, adult, geriatrics Same Day Surgery RN

Nice To Haves

• Preferred one year experience in PACU, ER, ICU, CCU or other related field

Responsibilities

• Knowledgeable and competent of basic sciences
• Knowledgeable and competent of assessment techniques
• Knowledgeable and competent of procedures, principles, and management of pre-operative and post-operative care of surgical patients
• Knowledgeable of professional practice advocacy, accountability, credentialing, liability and regulatory guidelines
• Notifies physician and/or anesthetist of any pertinent physical or emotional findings
• Assesses the patient pre-operatively and develops a nursing care plan based on the assessment
• Assists in transporting the patient pre and post-operatively as needed
• Communicates information to the nursing staff and to the patient’s family as appropriate
• Assures readiness in room, including clean floors, furniture, equipment; supplies ready and in order; cabinets stocked; routine equipment is ready and checked for proper functioning; special equipment ready
• Assures appropriate safe mode of transportation to the OR
• Check for appropriate pre-op requisites on patient’s chart and takes necessary steps for missing reports
• Observe OR team for application of dress code
• Assist anesthetist as necessary
• Proper prep according to procedure performed
• Assist in Perioperative area, up to and including licensure threshold
• Properly manages acute or emergent conditions, under the direction of a physician
• Will take initiative, during downtime, to complete daily tasks
• Is competent in emergency and critical care equipment and devices

Benefits

• PTO Accrual of .085/ per hour worked (accrual earned on first 40 hours a week).
• Wellness Health Insurance for employee is less than $20.00/month.
• Retirement Contribution of 5% with optional match program.
• Discounted Services at Memorial Hospital-Chester, IL.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees