RN - Perioperative Surgery Nurse

Surgery Department Registered Nurse

Jefferson Community Health & Life is looking for two RNs to join our Surgery Department. We currently have two openings for this same position, each working 24 hours per week.

Hours: 7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m., three days per week (Monday through Friday). No weekends and no holidays.

Position Summary: Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for the patient from pre-operative assessment to intra-operative intervention on to the post-operative evaluation.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska
• BLS, ACLS
• PALS preferred but not required
• Familiarity with aseptic techniques, sterilization, surgical instruments, supplies and equipment preferred.
• Surgical nursing experience of 13 years is preferred

Essential Job Duties:

• Performs assessment activities which include collecting, analyzing, and documenting data.
• Coordinates and plans needs for the surgical procedure.
• Implements and provides safe and therapeutic care for patients during surgical intervention.
• Examines and evaluates patient care/procedures within the operating room, PACU, and CS.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets