RN Surgery

Riverview Health•Noblesville, IN

About The Position

The Surgical Nurse (RN) cares for patients during surgical procedures, assists operating room staff during surgery, and assists with peri-anesthesia care. The role supports safe and effective surgical care through preparation, intraoperative assistance, post-procedure handoff, documentation, equipment management, and staff education.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing as a Registered Nurse (ASN).
At least two years of previous circulating and/or scrub experience in multiple specialties.
Valid Registered Nurse license to practice in the state of Indiana.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
ACLS certification from the American Heart Association within three months of hire or transfer into the position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Five or more years of circulating and/or scrub experience in multiple specialties.

Responsibilities

Provide patients with expectations for surgery before transporting them to the operating room.
Develop and implement nursing care plans for surgical patients.
Prepare and deliver medications to the sterile field.
Sterilize, confirm, and mark incision sites.
Set up the operating room for the procedure and patient, ensuring tools and supplies are sterile before the procedure.
In a scrub role, assist the surgical team by donning sterile masks, gloves, and gowns, and pass instruments to the surgeon during the procedure.
Apply sterile techniques when handling medical instruments and equipment before, during, and after surgery.
Use and troubleshoot medical equipment safely and effectively to carry out planned nursing interventions; assist staff and obtain needed equipment.
After the procedure, clear tools, prepare the patient for transport to recovery, and provide a report to the recovery RN.
Assist with ordering, maintaining, and safely storing surgical equipment and supplies.
Perform other duties in the surgical room that support safe and effective care.
Document patient care accurately and promptly to support post-procedure follow-up and billing of services.
Provide continued education on the unit as needed and assist with orientation and training of new employees.
Serve on call for rotating weekends, holidays, and weeknights as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.