Job Summary: You work under the direction of the Director of Surgery, the Surgical Services RN is accountable for planning, delegating, and coordinating nursing care for assigned patients, utilizing the nursing process. The RN is responsible for upholding standards of care and practice, as well as assisting in the management of department staff (including LPNs, ORTs/CSTs, Nursing Assistants, and Secretaries) and the proper handling of supplies and equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans, delegates, and coordinates nursing care for a specific patient population.


• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized patient care plans.


• Prepares and administers medications as ordered and oversees the administration of medications in the sterile field.


• Maintains accurate records by completing all required documentation, including charge mechanisms and information transfers.