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Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions and patient care plans in the perioperative setting.
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Provide direct patient care in accordance with established standards of care, practice, protocols, and policies.
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Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technicians to ensure optimal patient well-being during surgical interventions.
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Maintain and direct the correct care, handling, and sterilization of sterile supplies and instruments, ensuring a sterile field.
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Verify patient identification, consent forms, operative procedure, and site prior to transfer to the operating room.
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Apply principles of aseptic practice and oversee the selection and preparation of supplies, equipment, and instrumentation for all surgical cases.
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Utilize principles of body mechanics for safe patient positioning and transfer.
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Ensure all techniques and practices during surgical procedures adhere to perioperative practice standards.
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Perform and maintain accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts according to policies and procedures, reporting results to the surgeon.
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Identify, label, care for, and handle all specimens and cultures per established policy.
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Administer medications and intravenous therapy safely and accurately in accordance with physician orders and protocols.
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Assess and reassess patient pain levels, document responses, and notify physicians as needed.
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Provide patient and family teaching based on identified learning needs and barriers.
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Collaboratively plan and prepare patients and families for discharge, incorporating support systems and resources.
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Delegate and supervise nursing interventions performed by others as appropriate.
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Prioritize patient care effectively, seeking assistance and recognizing the need for emergency intervention.
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Provide thorough, timely, and accurate documentation of all pertinent data, interventions, and patient responses.
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Promote a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff, minimizing risk and injury.
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Actively engage in and monitor compliance with hand hygiene practices.
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Clinical Skills: Aseptic technique, sterile field management, surgical instrument knowledge, patient assessment, medication administration, IV therapy, pain management, surgical counts, specimen handling, patient positioning, emergency response.
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Equipment: Not specified.
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Soft Skills: Excellent communication (verbal and written), critical thinking, problem-solving, multitasking, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, teamwork, adaptability, patient advocacy, professional conduct, ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
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Shift Duration: 10 hours
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Schedule: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Contract Length: 13 weeks
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Start Date: September 21, 2026
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Call Requirements: Not specified.
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Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
