Nurse at Nebraska Oral and Facial Surgery, Lincoln, Nebraska

This is a Nurse/Surgical Assistant position. We are looking for a certified Nurse that would be willing to be cross-trained as a Surgical Assistant when needed.

Role and Responsibilities

The nurse will perform routine technical nursing duties and assist with the other related duties involved in providing patient care in a surgical setting. Interviews patients or relatives to obtain appropriate health history.

· Maintains records and prepares oral reports

· Contributes to the attainment of the goals of the unit by using contacts with individuals and community relationships to contribute to the better understanding of health services

· Prepares, administers, and records medications as agency policy requires

· Monitors vital signs

· Assembles materials and equipment in preparations for clinical sessions and maintains adequate supplies

· Cleans and maintains clinical equipment and disposes of used supplies correctly

· Administers medication according to agency policy

· Perform patient triage

Qualifications and Education Requirements

· Minimum of two or more years of experience preferred.

· Registered nurse with current state license

· BLS certification required

· ACLS certification preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment

Preferred Skills

· Knowledge of and the ability to perform nursing procedures for which the vocational nursing course has provided the necessary degree of skill and judgment; performance shall be limited to those acts for which he or she has been prepared

· Knowledge of accepted procedures for disposing of used supplies

· Ability to observe the general physical condition of patient to detect signs of abnormalities

· Ability to record operations completely, accurately, legibly and concisely

· Ability to communicate effectively in person and over the phone.

· Ability to exercise tact, initiative and good judgment in dealing with people

· Ability to accept supervision

· Ability to multitasks and prioritize work

· Experience preferred with IV’s and intravenous medications