Lincoln Park - Scrub Nurse
Regent Surgical·Chicago, Illinois
Regent Surgical·Chicago, Illinois
The Scrub Nurse is responsible for delivering safe intraoperative patient care and assisting surgeons by passing medical equipment and monitoring vital signs. They ensure the operating room is properly stocked, sterile, and follows all site verification and safety protocols.
Under the direction of Clinical Leadership the Operating Room (OR) RN has responsibility for the delivery of patient care that promotes safety and well-being of all patients and staff in the intraoperative areas. Provide appropriate assessment of physical, psychosocial/family, cultural, personal beliefs or restrictions, cognitive abilities, and pain and comfort needs. Monitor patient care to assess the progress of the operating room process. Maintain open communication with all staff to promote improvement in performance and quality care. This is a per diem position; Monday - Friday, NO Calls; NO weekends and holidays off! DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide patients with intraoperative care in procedure rooms and operating rooms. Transport patients to and from operating/procedure room. Prepare patients for surgery by disinfecting skin at the operation site and positioning them on the operating table. Ensure proper supplies, equipment, and medications are ready for use. Verify name, strength and dosage of medication. Verify patient, procedure, operative site, positioning and equipment correspond. Responsible for “timeout” per site verification policy. Constant observation for any break of sterile technique. Assist surgeon during procedures with duties such as passing medical equipment and monitoring patients’ vital signs. Ensure that the operating room runs smoothly and is stocked with all necessary surgical supplies and equipment. Develop and implement care plans for surgical patients. Assist in the maintenance and storage of surgical equipment. Communicate with patients and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care including surgical/procedure delays. Apply aseptic and sterile techniques to medical instruments and equipment before, during, and after surgery. Alleviate patients’ concerns by answering questions and providing postoperative care instructions. Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team to ensure quality care. Clean and disinfect all tables, counter surfaces, stands, and floor between all cases. Able to problem solve in the presence of stressful situations/ work environment. Perform other duties as assigned. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent Graduate of an accredited school of nursing RN license in appropriate State BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification (as required by individual ASC policy) Minimum of 1 year of Surgical/OR experience required available to scrub as needed PREFERRED: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing ASC experience CNOR certification
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school with a valid RN license and at least one year of surgical/OR experience. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, and PALS as per policy.
Market context
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