Registered Nurse Scrub | Surgery | Elkhart General Hospital | Sign-on Bonus Available (Finance)
JOB SUMMARY
Reports to Manager or Director, Patient Care Services. Through the direct supervision of the professional nursing staff, assists in the care of patients undergoing surgical intervention and assists in the care, preparation, and maintenance of sterile and unsterile supplies and equipment. The Register Scrub Nurse acts as a primary scrub person who handles the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure; anticipates the needs of the surgeon; has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure; has an understanding of procedures being performed; is consistently on vigil for the maintenance of the sterile field; sometimes acts as an unsterile member of the surgical team, obtaining instruments, supplies and equipment while the surgical procedure is in progress.
EGH Nursing Purpose: To ensure safe, compassionate, innovative patient centered care, promote and engage in the advancement of evidenced-based nursing practice, create a culture of collaboration, professionalism and a healthy work environment.
MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS
MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Indiana. Candidates hired after January 1, 2014 must have or obtain a BSN within five (5) years of employment as a Registered Nurse or will have the option to become certified in their area of specialty. The certification must be maintained based off of accrediting body standards. A minimum of three years of clinical experience as a scrub and/or circulating nurse with demonstrated clinical proficiency is strongly preferred.
BCLS within 90 days of obtaining position for all Registered Nurses.
ACLS within one year of obtaining position in: ED, Interventional Radiology, Surgical Services, PACU, Endoscopy, Outpatient Surgery, Critical Care Center, Progressive Care Center, Intermediate Care Center, Labor & Delivery.
NRP within 90 days of obtaining position in: Labor and Delivery, Mother/Baby and NICU.
PALS within 1 year of obtaining position in: Outpatient Surgery, PACU, Interventional Radiology, Pediatrics and ED.
EKG class within 1 year of hire for CCC, PCU, ICC, Medical, Post-Surgical, TJU, Oncology, Nursing Resource Pool; or successful validation of rhythm competency.
12 lead EKG within 1 year in: ED, ICC, PCU and CCC.
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 2 years in ED, OR, PACU, and CCC.
Knowledge & Skills
Knowledge of fundamentals of anatomy and physiology.
Thorough knowledge of sterilization procedures and aseptic techniques.
Knowledge of maintenance and care of supplies and equipment.
Basic knowledge of surgical procedures, needs and steps in use of instrumentation, materials and supplies.
Knowledge and skills to perform tasks related to intraoperative activation of power equipment under the direct supervision of a surgeon. Examples include: drilling, reaming and assisting with insertion of a screw or guide wire while the surgeon holds the fracture in place.
Knowledge and skills to perform tasks related to an electro surgery unit and bowel staplers under the direct supervision of a surgeon. Examples include: activating a bovie on a clamp to stop bleeding while the surgeon holds the tissue; firing a stapler that the surgeon put in place while the surgeon holds the tissue.
Knowledge and skills to operate a skin stapler while the physician approximates the tissue or under the direction of the surgeon for the purpose of wound approximation.
Knowledge and skills to assist in the proper handling and care of specimens.
Basic knowledge of safety, departmental and hospital policies and emergency disaster procedures.
Knowledge and skills to prepare operating rooms, perform surgical scrubs, drape patients and maintain aseptic conditions.
Demonstrates interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, co-workers, visitors, physicians and allied health staff.
Basic computer knowledge and skills.
Function within the legal boundaries of Indiana Nurse Practice Act based on the knowledge of statutes and rules governing nursing.
Provide nursing care without discrimination on the basis of diagnosis, age, sex, race, creed or color.
Working Conditions
Works in a patient care environment requiring physical exertion, frequent changes in job demands, and certain undesirable patient care activities.
May be exposed to bio-hazards and blood borne pathogens.
Must be able to report to work location within 30 minutes when on call.
Physical Demands
Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs up to 50 pounds, to position/lift patients at a maximum of 35 pounds unassisted, over 35 pounds requires assistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.