Surgical RN

Tioga Medical Center is seeking a Surgical RN to join our team! Applicants must have excellent observation and assessment skills and the ability to educate patients and families. The opportunity to work full-time is possible with also working in Long-Term Care or Hospital+ER!

Position Type:
Part-time or PRN

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) from accredited college or university required, BSN preferred.

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing with the State of North Dakota required.

Must have active BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications

Assumes nursing responsibility for pre- and post- operative patients.

Perform an assessment on patient prior to surgery.

Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and in order.

Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure.

Initiate IVs and ensure that patients are informed about the procedure.

Monitor vital signs.

Log all findings in patient files.

Answer patient questions and ensure they are kept comfortable.

Monitor patients for condition changes and report any changes to the physician.

Perform intervention duties in cases of post-operative emergencies.

Assist in operating room when needed.

Supervises Pre Operative/Post Operative Staff LPN and Surgery CNA.

Active in quality assurance and infection control and must be informed and follow OSHA guidelines.

Maintain the proper surgery dress code.

Attend surgery department meetings and in services provided to improve individual abilities and techniques. be willing to comply with the goals and objectives set by the hospital.

Attend in-services, and other various meetings.

May be required to travel to attend work-related meetings and educational opportunities.

Perform all duties or tasks requested by the Surgery Director and/or CEO.

Treats all residents and patients with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents' and patients' rights.

Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.

Understands and demonstrates knowledge of infection control practices, Universal Precautions, OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Standard, and follows compliance with established policies and procedures.

Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.

Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to CEO.

Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents and patients from abuse and cooperates with all investigations.

Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.

Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility's emergency plan.

Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.

Follows established infection control policies and procedures.

As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.

Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.

Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to exercise judgement.

Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork.

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, and to organize, plan, and manage time effectively to complete assignments.

Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents,…