RN - Surgery

Citizens Health is looking for a surgical nurse to work full‑time in the surgery department.

Citizens Health is a community based, private, not‑for‑profit organization.

Location:

100 E College Ave, Colby, KS

• Obtain supplies needed for day's surgeries and prepare operating rooms as assigned.
• Create and maintain sterile fields; scrub and assist with surgical procedures by passing instruments and specific equipment; take counts according to standard policy.
• Take surgery call which is assigned on a rotating basis and is mandatory.
• Assist in cleaning instruments/equipment, checking and stocking supplies.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure by the Kansas Board of Nursing.
• Successful completion of Citizens Medical Center’s nursing orientation program specific to that unit prior to responsibility for patient care. General hospital orientation completed.
• ACLS and BLS certifications.
• Provides pre‑operative, peri‑operative and post anesthesia care of patients through the use of assessment, planning and appropriate intervention.
• Determines that the patient’s charts are complete and all consents are signed. Accurately documents all patient peri‑operative and recovery care and associated charges.
• Monitors patient in the recovery phase of care using PARS as a guideline. Give special attention to adequate oxygen saturation and prevention of pulmonary complications.
• Ability to maintain good working relationship with personnel in other departments.
• Ability to provide direction in application of nursing process, quality improvement standard, organization and departmental goals and objectives, and the State Nurse Practice Act.

• Possess interpersonal skills needed to function in a ‘team’ setting.
• Be a self‑starter who takes initiative, is open‑minded and a team player.
• Maintain a positive attitude with good energy.
• Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
• Display integrity and accountability.
• Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strives for self‑improvement.
• Adhere to organization policies and procedures.
• Arrive at work on time and when scheduled.
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and maintain professional appearance.
• Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution.

Work in an air‑conditioned environment with a temperature of 65‑72 degrees Fahrenheit, and humidity of 45‑55%. When assigned to assist with pediatric cases, temperature may be up to 85‑90 degrees Fahrenheit. Must wear hospital‑provided scrub attire while on duty. Potential for cuts, bruises, muscle strain and exposure to blood borne pathogens and/or other diseases. Potential for exposure to anesthetic waste gases, harsh disinfectants, sterilizing agents, exposure to high steam pressure and radiologic environment.

This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

Requires standing, walking, bending, crouching/stooping, and carrying approximately 95% of the time when caring for patients and assisting with surgical procedures. Requires sitting approximately 5% of the time with repetitive motion of the hand and wrist at desk to schedule cases and answer phone. Requires pushing/pulling and reaching approximately 50% of the time that is spent standing to move beds, carts, equipment, and turning patients.

Requires lifting and lowering patients/objects with 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally. Moving patients/objects over 50 pounds requires assistance of a mechanical lifting device or another person. Normal vision, with or without correction, which is adequate for reading, and use of computer. Must be able to work closely with physicians, patients, family, and other hospital personnel. Works under stressful conditions and pressure due to demands of procedure, surgeon, and safety of patient.

Must be able to operate the following machines, tools, and equipment: O.R. beds, fracture tables, recovery beds, steam sterilizer, compressed gas…