Job Description
Responsible for the care and safety of the patients under their care. Included within this assignment is the responsibility for organization and preparation of instrumentation and equipment for surgical procedures, equipment/instruments and all aspects of infection control and safety.
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Provides nursing care, based on individual patient needs as assessed by the registered nurse. Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique. Assists circulator in preparation of room for operative procedure. Performs proficiently in specialty areas. Assists in maintaining an organized and clean department. Assumes responsibility for proper care of instruments and equipment. Cooperates and supports team effort during procedures. Prepares room with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, Inservice meetings and workshops. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Since 1946, when the Dominican Sisters operated the Jackson Infirmary, to St. Dominic's burgeoning reputation as a premier healthcare organization, the human factor has been a vital part of St. Dominic's mission. Our Christian healing ministry goes hand in hand with the latest medical advancements to produce a level of care that addresses the specific needs of each patient, from the physical to the spiritual.
At St. Dominic's, high-tech services are blended with high-touch care to produce the true miracle of healing. We entrust some of the most advanced technology into the hands of highly-skilled and caring physicians, surgeons and healthcare professionals.
St. Dominic's commitment to our patients is illustrated through consistently high patient satisfaction scores, ongoing clinical performance initiatives, excellent medical outcomes and national designations and awards.
Despite these outward signs of excellence, we choose to focus on the patient, extending a level of compassion, care and service that is unparalleled and uncompromised by changing healthcare trends.
Today considered one of the region's most comprehensive hospitals, St. Dominic's boasts outstanding facilities2 offering a variety of programs and services. At the same time, our hospital has maintained its commitment to the healing ministry established by the Dominican Sisters over 60 years ago. We are proud to serve generations of the same family who appreciate our personal touch combined with high quality healthcare.
Through these years of growth, change and transition, St. Dominic's has remained true to its mission. We strive to provide compassionate care, to continually improve innovation and performance, serve the community as a faith-based ministry and communicate a Christian message.
Awards
HealthGrades, the nation’s leading independent healthcare ratings organization, recently released their 2009 data.
HealthGrades ranked St. Dominic Hospital number one in the state for heart attack care and the fifth safest hospital in the nation for heart attack outcomes.
St. Dominic’s was also the only hospital in Mississippi to receive a five star rating for heart and stroke.
