Registered Nurse - Surgical Services
Core
Perioperative nurse providing assessment, planning, coordination, and evaluation of patient care throughout the surgical continuum, functioning in both circulating and scrub roles.
Role type
Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Services
Builds
Safe and efficient surgical care for patients undergoing operative and invasive procedures
Domain
Healthcare - Perioperative/Surgical Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Perioperative nursing practice, Circulating and scrub responsibilities, Clinical judgment, Patient safety management, Aseptic technique, Equipment operation
Preferred skills
BSN, CNOR certification, ACLS, First Assist certification, Previous surgical services experience
Technologies
New equipment and technology
Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nursing care; Maintain aseptic and sterile technique; Perform scrub responsibilities including sterile field management; Assist with room setup and equipment preparation; Assess and protect patient safety regarding positioning and skin integrity; Participate in surgical time-out and procedural safety processes.