RN - Surgery

Putnam County Hospital • Greencastle, IN

5d

About The Position

The Surgery RN provides patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures. The role involves preparing patients, obtaining clinical histories and IV access, providing education, circulating for a variety of specialty cases, maintaining patient safety and sterility, and supporting recovery and follow-up care. The RN documents patient data in the CPSI electronic medical record and collaborates with internal and external departments. The position requires integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and adherence to HIPAA guidelines. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Two-year college degree.
• Current Indiana RN license.
• ACLS certification, or obtain certification within 12 months.
• PALS certification, or obtain certification within 12 months.
• BLS certification.
• Conscious sedation certification, or obtain certification within 12 months.
• Willingness and ability to participate in an on-call schedule.
• Driver's license required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and gather clinical history.
• Collaborate with internal and external departments on patient care.
• Obtain IV access for pediatric and adult patients.
• Provide pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative education.
• Enter patient data into the CPSI electronic medical record.
• Circulate for a variety of specialty cases.
• Ensure patient safety during operative procedures.
• Maintain sterility throughout the duration of care.
• Facilitate patient recovery and appropriate follow-up care.
• Work with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Abide by HIPAA guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in an on-call schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree