RN - OR - PRN

Watson Clinic • Lakeland, FL

76d

About The Position

The position involves acting as a scrub nurse or circulating nurse during operative procedures. Responsibilities include checking medical gas alarm panels and sterilizers, preparing patients for surgery, assisting anesthesia personnel, and ensuring that all necessary supplies and instruments are available during operations. The nurse will also be involved in post-operative care, including making follow-up calls to patients and documenting their responses. Additional duties include maintaining a sterile environment, cleaning the operating room, and participating in cost containment measures.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Registered Nursing.
• Active Florida RN license.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in O.R.
• Current CPR and ACLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• CNOR preferred.
• Flexible scheduling to work once a week any day.

Responsibilities

• Act as scrub nurse or circulating nurse during operative procedures.
• Check medical gas alarm panel and sterilizers for proper functioning.
• Assist Scrub Tech with opening supplies for cases.
• Prepare patient for surgery by verifying identity and scheduled procedure.
• Help relieve patient's apprehension before and during anesthesia administration.
• Record vital signs and administer medications as ordered.
• Count sponges and needles required for surgical cases.
• Assist in transferring patient to PACU.
• Ensure supplies for each case are ready for use.
• Assist in cleaning the room after a case.
• Document post-op calls to patients and their responses.
• Take inventory and restock supplies in the O.R.
• Perform functions in the instrument processing system.
• Assist with nursing functions in other clinical areas.
• Share responsibility with the Circulating Nurse for ensuring supplies are ready.
• Dust all lights and flat surfaces of the room prior to the first case.
• Assist with draping the patient and arranging instruments.
• Maintain a sterile field during procedures.
• Clean instruments and the O.R. at the end of each case.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Comply with safety and emergency procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees