RN / Medical-Surgical Nursing Job in Salem VA, Virginia / Hospital
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Standard Qualifications: LewisGale Medical Center (LGMC) delivers quality care to our patients located in the beautiful mountainous region of Southwest Virginia. LGMC is a 521 bed acute care facility and is the largest hospital in the LewisGale Regional Health System (LGRHS). Through our extensive network stretching from the Alleghany Highlands and Rockbridge County to the Roanoke and New River Valleys, we have the privilege of serving more than 250,000 patients each year . LewisGale is also ranked among the top hospitals in Virginia and the nation for benchmarked quality cancer care, patient safety, and satisfaction and health outcomes. Lastly, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have ranked us among the top hospitals nationwide on quality measures for our services and treatments to address heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, and surgical care. In 2011, healthcare's highest accrediting body, The Joint Commission , recognized all four LewisGale hospitals for providing the highest level of evidence-based surgical care, an achievement directly tied to positive patient outcomes. Our surgical care has the lowest infection rates in Virginia, as well as length-of-stay and readmission rates that are better than national averages. Surgical Specialties at LGMC include: Chest & Lung, Cardiac, Breast, Colon & Rectal, Ear, Nose, & Throat, Gastrointestinal, Gynecologic, Neurologic, Ophthalmologic, Oral/maxillofacial, Orthopedic, Plastic, Reconstructive, and Cosmetic, Podiatric, Spinal, Urological, and Vascular SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST CHALLENGES AND TASKS Scrubs cases as it relates to the unit scope of care. Assists the Registered Nurse with circulating duties. Exercises sound judgment and decision making skills on behalf of patient, self, and peers. Pursues opportunities to enhance personal and/or professional growth. Communicates effectively with staffs, peers, physicians, and other departments. Organizes work to complete duties efficiently and effectively. Serves as a professional member of the OR team. Adheres to hospital policies and procedures, supports the mission of the hospital. Additional information about our Operating Room: 11 Main ORs On average, perform 29 - 40 cases daily and roughly 600/month Teamwork is heavily focused to promote better patient experience A supportive culture motivated on fostering educational opportunities and specialty certifications Department Website: xxxxxxxxxxx*
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