Main Hospital - New Brunswick
Location
New Brunswick, NJ | United States
Job description
Job Specific Requirements
Demonstrates clinical expertise by applying knowledge and technical skills to all surgical procedures including consistent application of aseptic technique and maintenance of a sterile field,
Consistently adheres to hospital and regulatory agency policies and procedures to insure safe, quality patient care including preparation for surgery, the thorough and safe handling of surgical specimens, accurate and thorough counting of instruments, sponges and needles, and expediting room turnover,
Applies knowledge of growth and development over the life span,
Applies the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit, i,
e,
Infant, Adult, Pediatric, Geriatric and Adolescent,
Assess data reflective of each patient s status and interprets information needed in order to identify each patient s age requirements relative to his or her age specific health care needs,
Participates as a team member through professional oral communications, preparation and turnover of the operating room, positive interpersonal relationships and guest relations,
Maintains current clinical skill and knowledge of trends in surgery by attending in-service programs, continuing education, expansion of clinical skills, participation in staff meetings, reading of journals/articles, and reading of hospital/department communications,
Demonstrates proper handling of OR instruments and equipment with thorough follow through on repairs, losses, and maintenance,
Assists in general nursing activities of the department to meet and improve the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of surgical patients including all problem solving and performance improvement activities,
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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