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Tufts Medicine

LPN Scrub Nurse - Operating Room

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Tufts Medicine

Lowell, US · Full-time · $64,000 – $78,000

About this role

Lowell General Hospital seeks an entry-level LPN Scrub Nurse for the Operating Room. Practice under the supervision of the surgical team to deliver patient care throughout the perioperative experience. Assist the surgeon by providing instruments and maintaining organized operating room equipment.

Scrub on a wide variety of surgical procedures while maintaining strict aseptic technique during setup, patient draping, and surgery. Organize instrumentation, participate in surgical counts, and select appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment. Perform related activities under the direction of the surgeon and Registered Nurse.

Perform all counts with the RN circulator, manage medications on the sterile field, and handle surgical specimens per policy. Assist in patient positioning, moving, transporting, and room turnover activities. Report equipment and supply problems to the Charge Nurse or Clinical Manager.

Work cooperatively within the department to create quality health care. Participate in Operating Room activities for quality improvement, performance improvement, continuing education, and emergency preparedness. Join over 3,000 providers at a four-time Magnet-recognized hospital serving the community for 125 years.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Responsibilities

  • Function as LPN Scrub Nurse on wide variety of surgical procedures
  • Maintain strict aseptic technique during setup, patient draping and procedure
  • Scrub on surgical cases and organize instrumentation for surgical counts
  • Select and prepare appropriate instruments, supplies and equipment
  • Perform all counts with RN circulator according to Operating Room policy
  • Manage medications on sterile field and surgical specimens per policy
  • Follow procedures for decontamination of instrumentation and room turnover
  • Assist with patient positioning, transport and room turnover activities

Benefits

  • Generous sign-on bonus for eligible candidates
  • 403(b) retirement plan with hospital match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Opportunities for growth
  • Free on-campus parking