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Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center
Surgery RN/Operating Room Tech.
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What they do
An Operating Room Registered Nurse cares for patients undergoing surgery in a hospital operating room. Helps prepare patients for surgery, and works with Surgeons and other specialists as part of an operating room medical team. Works in settings that require clinical and surgery experience and ongoing training.
$87,619 / year median in Kansas
-0% projected decline
Job Description
The RN in the Surgery Department provides nursing care for patients having surgical procedures performed as inpatients and outpatients. Care is given to patients with general, spinal, epidural, regional, IV and local anesthesia. Nursing care is provided pre-operatively, intra-operatively in the surgical suites, and post-operatively in the post-anesthesia recovery area. Infection prevention practices are strictly followed. AORN and ASPAN standards are followed. The RN always serves as the patient advocate regarding care, safety, and privacy. Perform other duties as requested or assigned. Is expected to work varying hours and take holidays and weekend call.
QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION
BSN preferred but not requiredLICENSE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION
Current Kansas RN license or ability to obtain licensure after graduation, per Kansas State Board of Nursing regulations. BLS- Obtains RQI BLS certification within appropriate quarter (approximately within 3 months of hire), maintains quarterly RQI requirements. ALS
- Obtains RQI ALS certification within appropriate quarter (approximately within 6 months of hire), maintains quarterly RQI requirements. PALS
- Obtains
RQI PALS
certification within appropriate quarter (approximately within 6 months of hire), maintains quarterly RQI requirements. NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program- Course completion with current card highly recommended but not required. CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room)
- Certification preferred but not required.
EXPERIENCE
One year experience as an RN preferred but not required. Previous surgery experience preferred but not required. Computer experience is preferred, or ability to learn computer operation. The Operating Room Technician assists the surgeon during surgery by handing instruments. The Technician must demonstrate knowledge of procedures, instruments, equipment, and supplies utilized in the surgical suite. The Technician is alert to proper patient identification, the patient's immediate condition and reports changes or unusual circumstances to the OR/SPD Coordinator, OR Charge RN, Surgery Supervisor or RN on duty. The Technician also helps post-operatively with cleaning, sterilizing, and restocking. Perform other duties as requested or assigned. Expected to work varying hours and to take call.QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION
Graduate of an approved Operating Room Technician/Surgical Technician course required.LICENSE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION
Certification as an Operating Room Technician (CORT) or Certified Surgical Technician (CST) required. BLS- Obtains RQI BLS certification within appropriate quarter (approximately within 3 months of hire), maintains quarterly RQI requirements.