RN - Surgery

Mobile Health Team Inc. a staffing agency has an opening for an RN Surgery. We are looking for someone with a passion for people.

Location: Paris IL 61944

Assignment Start Date: 2/12/2024

13 weeks Days 8hour shift 40 hours with 36 hours guaranteed weekly

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing planning implementing and evaluating the nursing care of the patients assigned to him/her during a given period. The RN functions under minimal supervision and according to established policies procedures and professional nursing standards. The RN performs other assignments as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assures that the patients chart is complete and includes the history & physical diagnostic data and the consent form.
• Provide patient and family preoperative education.
• Assists the anesthetist with positioning the patient for spinal and regional anesthesia.
• Provides for the safety of the patient by positioning to prevent injury use of ground pad padding of bony prominences and positioning to prevent nerve damage or muscle strain.
• Preps the incision site according to established procedure.
• Counts sponges needles and instruments per policy and reports any discrepancies.
• Directs and assists with betweencase cleanup and proceeds with preparation for the next case.
• Directs and assists with betweencase cleanup and proceeds with preparation for the next case.
• Maintains patient safety in the recovery room (ie: patent airway side rails up the patient attended at all times).
• Initiates IV therapy obtains patients consent on surgical consent and performs other treatments necessary for the procedure.
• Follows established chemotherapy protocols for administration and handling of chemotherapeutic agents.
• Assists surgeon with retracting and suturing.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION

Experience: Previous experience preferred

Licenses Certifications and/or Registration:

• Current RN licensure in the state of Illinois.
• BLS and ACLS required within 6 months of employment
• PALS preferred

EMR System: Athena experience preferred

Shift: Weekdays shifts could be 5 8hour shifts or 3 12hour shifts (including evenings but not weekends)

Mobile Health Team Inc is a workforce solutions company. We match experienced healthcare professionals with temporary or permanent positions globally. Our mission is clear to bridge the staffing gap in the healthcare industry by creating and maintaining longterm working relationships with clients and healthcare professionals. We specialize in temporary and permanent placements in order to meet our clients needs.