SURGICAL NURSE / OPERATING ROOM - Lexington Plastic Surgeons : Job Details

We are looking for a surgical nurse to be responsible for peri-operative patient care and to assist in surgeries. We are a high volume cosmetic and reconstructive practice with many opportunities to grow and learn. The responsibilities of a surgical nurse include measuring and recording vitals, administering medication, preparing patients for surgery, circulating and assisting during surgery, scrubbing, first assisting, and recovering the patients. Surgical Nurses that are interested in travel can also have the opportunity to travel to our other offices in NYC, DC, ATL, MIA, Houston and LA. Nurses that have no first assisting experience but would like to learn how to first assist and suture are welcome to apply.

To be successful as a surgical nurse, you should be calm and responsive, have the ability to perform under pressure, and be an effective communicator. Ultimately, a high-quality surgical nurse should be up-to-date with the latest developments in healthcare best practices.

Surgical Nurse Responsibilities:

• Giving preoperative instructions.
• Admitting
• Preparing patients for surgery.
• Assisting the Anaesthetist and Surgeons when needed.
• Sterilizing and marking incision sites.
• Intervening when there are complications.
• Administering medication.
• Preparing the operating room.

Surgical Nurse Requirements:

• Clinical experience.
• Responsive in emergency situations.
• Compassionate.