Job description

Charles Regional Surgical Center located in La Plata, MD opened in January 2021 and has two operating rooms and seven recovery bays. Our surgical specialties include: orthopedics, spine, and podiatry. We have 12 surgeons and 14 staff members who are apart of our team. We are seeking a full-time OR Nurse to join our extraordinary team.

Requirements:

· 1-2 years experience minimum

· Current Maryland Nursing License

· Current BLS Certification

· Strong customer service and patient care

Preferred:

· Orthopedics, Spine, and Pain Management experience preferred

Duties

A. To utilize specialized nursing knowledge and discriminative judgment while giving direct and indirect patient care.

• Performs assessment of patient for specific nursing care needed.
• Plans care to ensure patient safety.
• Directs and assists in carrying out safe aseptic techniques and procedures.
• Supervises and directs the activities of non-professional personnel as necessary.

B. To perform the tasks delegated to the “circulating” role.

• Checks room for needed supplies and prepares room for specific patient and procedure.
• Assist in transporting patient to O.R. and checks patient record for appropriate pre-op preparation and procedures (i.e. lab, x-ray, appropriate permits).
• Performs and/or directs appropriate surgical prep.
• Completes documentation for O.R. records, laboratory requisitions, and patient chart including medications and physician orders.
• Directs proper care of instruments, supplies, sterilization, and storage of equipment.
• Supervises and assists with the proper, safe positioning of the patient.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts and documentation of same.
• Identifies, labels, and cares for all surgical specimens properly.
• Secures emergency equipment and supplies as needed.
• Controls the general “tone” of the operating room.

C. To perform the tasks of the “scrub” role.

• Scrub, gowns, and gloves members of surgical team following aseptic techniques.
• Sets up operating room with all necessary equipment and supplies.
• Arranges instruments according to routine for a given procedure.
• Handles instruments correctly and checks for cleanliness and proper working condition.
• Maintains sterile field throughout the surgical procedure.
• Performs clean up following procedures, as well as general housekeeping duties.
• Functions in the role of second assistant following successful skills demonstration.

D. To function efficiently as a member of surgical team.

• Provides assistance to team members, physicians, and anesthesia personnel as needed (i.e. reliability, working relations, initiative, training needs).
• Reviews physicians’ preference cards and updates as needed.
• Assists in stocking, preparation, and waste management of supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

E. To support quality activities.

• Develop communication skills and promote departmental relationships to ensure continuity of care.
• Participates in on-going committees and other educational programs to enhance patient care.
• Maintains current CPR certification.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Perioperative Care
• Surgery

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• 4x10
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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