Registered Nurse - Surgical Services - Operating Room
The Registered Nurse is employed by Maxim Staffing Solutions performs scrubbing and/or circulating duties for operative procedures; department admissions to the operative suite.
He/she is responsible to the Nurse Manager and is directly supervised by the RN in the operating rooms to which he/she is assigned for duty.
Responsibilities include:
o Demonstrates and practices aseptic techniques.
o Adheres to standards and appropriate aseptic techniques, including:
1) pre-operative hand scrub2) gowning and gloving3) instrumentation and supply set upo Sets up room for surgical procedures and identifies instrumentation and supplies.
o Sets up room quickly and correctly, with minimal supervisiono Pulls correct instruments and supplieso When scrubbed, sets up back table and Mayo stand according to facility's procedures.
o Demonstrates ability to concentrate and quickly respond appropriately to directions given by circulating RN or physician(s).
o As a circulating, nurse, assists the scrubbed team for additional staff, supplies, procedures, and other services.
o Participates in all instrument, sponge counts, and other counts as designated by the facility's policies and procedures; to maintain a safe patient care environment.
o Maintains and updates surgeon's procedure preference cards as changes occur.
o Maintains supplies in assigned operating room.
o Fosters a cooperative effort in meeting the goals of nursing and sharing the workload.
o Communicates a positive and caring attitude toward the area, peers, staff, patients, and other contacts; demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in meeting the needs of client facilities, patients, and staff.
o Seeks guidance, direction, and assistance when needed.
o Identifies own limitations and seeks guidance as required.
o Recognizes and utilizes appropriate lines of communication.
o Accurately communicates needs to co-workers and supervision.
o Maintains confidentiality of all patients, and hospital-related communications/documents.
o Maintains clinical skills and expands knowledge base through participation in continuous education programs.
o Assumes responsibility for self development.
o Seeks to obtain a level 3 proficiency in his/her area(s) of clinical expertise.
o Keeps informed of changes in practice through organizational participation and/or reading current literature.
o Uses knowledge and practice in accordance with:
1) standards of patient care2) JCAHO, State, and local laws3) Patient's Bill of Rights4) Maxim's nursing and client facility policies and procedures5) Professional standardso Documents activities according to facility policies and procedures.
o Represents the Surgical Services as a responsible paraprofessional in appearance and demeanor.
o After accepting a Maxim Healthcare facility assignment, arrives at the facility before the schedules shift starts to sign in at the nursing office and report to the unit on time for orientation and/or report.
1) Work assignments are completed during the assigned shift, unless overtime is approved by the Area or Facility Supervisor.
2) Dress/attire worn to the hospital is clean and professional.
Wears and uses designated surgical attire appropriately.
3) Serves as a role model through the support of other facility and Maxim co-workers, adheres to specific facility/unit standards.
Critical Elements/Environmental Exposure:
o Able to stand for prolonged periods of time during surgical procedures and bending over equipment and patients for extended periods of time.
(15-30 min.
)o Able to wear layers of operating room clothing and masks in an aseptic environment for prolonged periods of time.
o High risk for exposure to body fluids.
o High risk for exposure to lacerations, puncture wounds from sharp instruments.
o Moderate risk for exposure to electrical shock from use of electrical equipment.
o Occasional exposure to x-ray and fluoro rays during procedures.
o Occasional exposure to infections.
o Some exposure to odor.
o Lift 75 pounds and support up to 250 pounds.
o Transfer adult patients up to 250 pounds and 6.
5 feet tall.
o Other duties as assignedQualifications include:
o Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state in which he/she practiceso Documentation and confirmation of one year of operating room clinical experience in an acute care hospital within the last three years preferred.
Page 3 of 4 RN Surgical Services ORo Current BLS card.
o Full command, verbal and written, of the English language.
o Physical dexterity and perceptive acuity (e.
g.
, visual, hearing) to satisfactorily perform all required duties.
o Current Health Certificate (if applicable)o Current PPD or Chest X-Rayo Successful completion of the Maxim screening for the clinical specialty area(s) with score of 80% or higher.
o Maxim background screening.
Maxim employees are our greatest asset.
We offer the following
Benefits:
o Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance o 401k Program o Competitive Pay o Flexible Scheduling o Direct Deposito Positive Work Environment and Internal Bonuses o Travel Benefits (as applicable)o 24 hour on- call serviceFinding the ideal job or opportunity isn't always an easy task.
At Maxim Healthcare Services, we strive to make life a little easier by matching your career preferences and skills with rewarding assignments in your area.
Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time, or per diem opportunities, we provide career opportunities in nearly every segment of the healthcare market.
At Maxim, we are committed to giving our caregivers the training and resources needed to provide compassionate care and enhance your career.
Maxim Healthcare Services is a leading provider of home healthcare, medical-related staffing, and population health and wellness services across the United States.
Our commitment to customer service, improving patient care, and staffing experienced healthcare professionals has paved the way for many rewarding career opportunities in the healthcare industry.
A career with Maxim offers you flexible hours that fit your lifestyle, personalized service from our office staff, rewarding assignments, and so much more.
Our comprehensive benefits include competitive pay, health, vision, dental and life insurance.
Our employees also receive weekly pay checks and ongoing professional training.
Employees have the opportunity to participate in our 401(k) savings program and Maxim's Caregiver award and recognition programs.
Maxim has been making a difference in the lives of our caregivers, employees, and patients for more than 25 years.
We invite you to experience the joy and satisfaction of working with Maxim Healthcare Services!For over 25 years, Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.
has assisted RNs by partnering with them to find positions that fit them the best.
We take the burden off the RN's job search and provide them with one-on-one treatment by partnering with Maxim recruiters to expand their career to the next level.
EOE/AAE For more information about our job opportunities, please visit our website.
http:
//www.
maximstaffing.
com.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
He/she is responsible to the Nurse Manager and is directly supervised by the RN in the operating rooms to which he/she is assigned for duty.
Responsibilities include:
o Demonstrates and practices aseptic techniques.
o Adheres to standards and appropriate aseptic techniques, including:
1) pre-operative hand scrub2) gowning and gloving3) instrumentation and supply set upo Sets up room for surgical procedures and identifies instrumentation and supplies.
o Sets up room quickly and correctly, with minimal supervisiono Pulls correct instruments and supplieso When scrubbed, sets up back table and Mayo stand according to facility's procedures.
o Demonstrates ability to concentrate and quickly respond appropriately to directions given by circulating RN or physician(s).
o As a circulating, nurse, assists the scrubbed team for additional staff, supplies, procedures, and other services.
o Participates in all instrument, sponge counts, and other counts as designated by the facility's policies and procedures; to maintain a safe patient care environment.
o Maintains and updates surgeon's procedure preference cards as changes occur.
o Maintains supplies in assigned operating room.
o Fosters a cooperative effort in meeting the goals of nursing and sharing the workload.
o Communicates a positive and caring attitude toward the area, peers, staff, patients, and other contacts; demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in meeting the needs of client facilities, patients, and staff.
o Seeks guidance, direction, and assistance when needed.
o Identifies own limitations and seeks guidance as required.
o Recognizes and utilizes appropriate lines of communication.
o Accurately communicates needs to co-workers and supervision.
o Maintains confidentiality of all patients, and hospital-related communications/documents.
o Maintains clinical skills and expands knowledge base through participation in continuous education programs.
o Assumes responsibility for self development.
o Seeks to obtain a level 3 proficiency in his/her area(s) of clinical expertise.
o Keeps informed of changes in practice through organizational participation and/or reading current literature.
o Uses knowledge and practice in accordance with:
1) standards of patient care2) JCAHO, State, and local laws3) Patient's Bill of Rights4) Maxim's nursing and client facility policies and procedures5) Professional standardso Documents activities according to facility policies and procedures.
o Represents the Surgical Services as a responsible paraprofessional in appearance and demeanor.
o After accepting a Maxim Healthcare facility assignment, arrives at the facility before the schedules shift starts to sign in at the nursing office and report to the unit on time for orientation and/or report.
1) Work assignments are completed during the assigned shift, unless overtime is approved by the Area or Facility Supervisor.
2) Dress/attire worn to the hospital is clean and professional.
Wears and uses designated surgical attire appropriately.
3) Serves as a role model through the support of other facility and Maxim co-workers, adheres to specific facility/unit standards.
Critical Elements/Environmental Exposure:
o Able to stand for prolonged periods of time during surgical procedures and bending over equipment and patients for extended periods of time.
(15-30 min.
)o Able to wear layers of operating room clothing and masks in an aseptic environment for prolonged periods of time.
o High risk for exposure to body fluids.
o High risk for exposure to lacerations, puncture wounds from sharp instruments.
o Moderate risk for exposure to electrical shock from use of electrical equipment.
o Occasional exposure to x-ray and fluoro rays during procedures.
o Occasional exposure to infections.
o Some exposure to odor.
o Lift 75 pounds and support up to 250 pounds.
o Transfer adult patients up to 250 pounds and 6.
5 feet tall.
o Other duties as assignedQualifications include:
o Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state in which he/she practiceso Documentation and confirmation of one year of operating room clinical experience in an acute care hospital within the last three years preferred.
Page 3 of 4 RN Surgical Services ORo Current BLS card.
o Full command, verbal and written, of the English language.
o Physical dexterity and perceptive acuity (e.
g.
, visual, hearing) to satisfactorily perform all required duties.
o Current Health Certificate (if applicable)o Current PPD or Chest X-Rayo Successful completion of the Maxim screening for the clinical specialty area(s) with score of 80% or higher.
o Maxim background screening.
Maxim employees are our greatest asset.
We offer the following
Benefits:
o Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance o 401k Program o Competitive Pay o Flexible Scheduling o Direct Deposito Positive Work Environment and Internal Bonuses o Travel Benefits (as applicable)o 24 hour on- call serviceFinding the ideal job or opportunity isn't always an easy task.
At Maxim Healthcare Services, we strive to make life a little easier by matching your career preferences and skills with rewarding assignments in your area.
Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time, or per diem opportunities, we provide career opportunities in nearly every segment of the healthcare market.
At Maxim, we are committed to giving our caregivers the training and resources needed to provide compassionate care and enhance your career.
Maxim Healthcare Services is a leading provider of home healthcare, medical-related staffing, and population health and wellness services across the United States.
Our commitment to customer service, improving patient care, and staffing experienced healthcare professionals has paved the way for many rewarding career opportunities in the healthcare industry.
A career with Maxim offers you flexible hours that fit your lifestyle, personalized service from our office staff, rewarding assignments, and so much more.
Our comprehensive benefits include competitive pay, health, vision, dental and life insurance.
Our employees also receive weekly pay checks and ongoing professional training.
Employees have the opportunity to participate in our 401(k) savings program and Maxim's Caregiver award and recognition programs.
Maxim has been making a difference in the lives of our caregivers, employees, and patients for more than 25 years.
We invite you to experience the joy and satisfaction of working with Maxim Healthcare Services!For over 25 years, Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.
has assisted RNs by partnering with them to find positions that fit them the best.
We take the burden off the RN's job search and provide them with one-on-one treatment by partnering with Maxim recruiters to expand their career to the next level.
EOE/AAE For more information about our job opportunities, please visit our website.
http:
//www.
maximstaffing.
com.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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