Registered Nurse Surgery Full-Time
Winnsboro, LA
Full Time
Experienced
Registered Nurse - Surgery Department - Full-Time
RESPONSIBILITIES AND STANDARDS:
EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and
current registration with the Louisiana State Board of Nurses Examiners,
preparation in Operating Room Techniques and procedures.
SPECIAL DEMANDS: The Circulating Nurse will work a fluctuating work
week and will be available for a rotating on-call schedule. Time off call must
be arranged with the Operating Room Supervisor.
WORK CONDITIONS: Must be able to lift over 25 lbs, e.g. moving, lifting,
or helping to lift patients of diverse weights. Subject to cuts and burns when
handling instruments and operating autoclave. Prolonged walking and
standing. Oral communication. Visual and hearing acuity. Be of even
temperament, not given to excitability. Have good physical health and be
able to work well under tension. Exposed to infection occasionally.
May supervise OR personnel other than Supervisor when needed; otherwise,
none.
OSHA EXPOSURE CATEGORY A - EMPLOYEES IN THIS POSITION
HAVE EXPOSURE TO BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS.
MISSION STATEMENT:
As an integral part of our community, Franklin Medical Center’s mission is to provide the highest quality health care and customer satisfaction to all those we serve. We are committed to delivering compassionate, capable, and personalized treatment to our patients and their families, always keeping in mind that our responsibility is to the health needs of the people.
Benefits:
Medical
Prescription
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance Policy ($25,000.00) *Employer Paid
Voluntary Employee Life Insurance
Voluntary Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability *Employer Paid
Accident, Cancer, and Heart Policies
457B Retirement Plan (up to a 3% employer match)
401A Social Security Replacement Plan (5% employer match)
Gym Discounts
Medical Spa Discounts
RESPONSIBILITIES AND STANDARDS:
- Preparation of surgery for days scheduled.
- Assist as needed.
- Wiping down.
- Putting out supplies for each case.
- Transporting patient to surgery.
- Assist as needed.
- Assists Anesthetist with application of Blood Pressure Cuff and started infusions.
- Assist in patient positioning properly and safely.
- Prepares operative area when patient is ready.
- Assists Scrub Nurse as necessary and assists Surgeon with gown.
- Counts sponges with Scrub Nurse and keeps written records.
- Assists in keeping room clean and floor picked up.
- Assists in cleaning and wrapping supplies when necessary.
- Keeps sterile water hot as needed.
- Assist in preparation for next case.
- Checks Recovery Room and prepares stretcher for patient as needed.
- Count sponges with Scrub Nurse at proper time.
- See that the pathology specimen is properly prepared and labeled for appropriate laboratory tests.
- Give In-service as requested.
- Required to take night and weekend call on a rotating basis.
- Assist in other areas when not needed in OR.
EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and
current registration with the Louisiana State Board of Nurses Examiners,
preparation in Operating Room Techniques and procedures.
SPECIAL DEMANDS: The Circulating Nurse will work a fluctuating work
week and will be available for a rotating on-call schedule. Time off call must
be arranged with the Operating Room Supervisor.
WORK CONDITIONS: Must be able to lift over 25 lbs, e.g. moving, lifting,
or helping to lift patients of diverse weights. Subject to cuts and burns when
handling instruments and operating autoclave. Prolonged walking and
standing. Oral communication. Visual and hearing acuity. Be of even
temperament, not given to excitability. Have good physical health and be
able to work well under tension. Exposed to infection occasionally.
May supervise OR personnel other than Supervisor when needed; otherwise,
none.
OSHA EXPOSURE CATEGORY A - EMPLOYEES IN THIS POSITION
HAVE EXPOSURE TO BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS.
MISSION STATEMENT:
As an integral part of our community, Franklin Medical Center’s mission is to provide the highest quality health care and customer satisfaction to all those we serve. We are committed to delivering compassionate, capable, and personalized treatment to our patients and their families, always keeping in mind that our responsibility is to the health needs of the people.
Benefits:
Medical
Prescription
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance Policy ($25,000.00) *Employer Paid
Voluntary Employee Life Insurance
Voluntary Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability *Employer Paid
Accident, Cancer, and Heart Policies
457B Retirement Plan (up to a 3% employer match)
401A Social Security Replacement Plan (5% employer match)
Gym Discounts
Medical Spa Discounts
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