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Lawrence Memorial and Melrose-Wakefield Hospitals perform nearly 12,000 surgical procedures each year. Approximately 100 registered nurses are specially trained to play a critical role in these operations.
"We work closely with experienced nurses for the better part of a year to achieve the competency and expertise we want them to have as operating room (OR) nurses
in our hospitals," said Marie McCarthy, RN, vice president for education. "After that, they are always learning, staying current, and mastering new technologies and advanced procedures."
"Because our hospitals offer many surgical options, our OR nurses must have technical expertise in dozens of specialties, including orthopedics, gynecology, urology, and vascular surgeries," said Jim Bowden, MBA, RN, system director for surgical services.
The OR nurse is one of the many nursing specialties that requires special training and special people who love the work that they do.
"The surgical nurse is the team leader," explained Bowden, who worked as an OR nurse for 25 years. "She or he ensures that everything and everyone is fully prepared, that equipment is in order and carefully monitored, and that the patient is comfortable."
The OR nurse is with the patient before, during, and after the operation, assists the anesthesiologist and physicians, and makes important decisions to ensure the safety and comfort of the patient.
"I've been an OR nurse at LMH for 25 years, and I still love it here," said Jean Cogan, RN, an OR nurse at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. "The people - the doctors, the nurses, and, most of all, the patients - are wonderful."
To join our nursing team, call our nurse recruiter at (781) 979-3055, or search our website.
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