Job Posting
PRN OR CIRCULATOR RN
JOB SUMMARY:
The Operating Room Circulator RN is responsible for the delivery and documentation of patient care during the intra-operative period. The RN will assess the patient’s needs, physiologically as well as emotionally, and plan nursing care accordingly. The nursing role during this phase focuses on providing quality patient care through familiarity with and adherence to policies and procedures, and standards of practice for perioperative nursing. She/he will also monitor compliance to established standards and policies and procedures for surgical scrubs. He/she will facilitate and demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Idaho required. Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification required. CNOR certification preferred.
Experience: Operating room experience preferred. Neurologic and Cardiovascular experience preferred.
Equipment/Technology: Basic Computer Skills Required.
Language/Communication: Must have the ability to effectively read, write, and speak English.
Mathematical Skills: Must be able to calculate medication doses and other medication related calculations.
Mental Capabilities: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Can adapt to rapidly changing workloads due to changes in the surgery census. Can frequently and consistently make sound judgments.
Interpersonal: Works well with others.
Performance: Can work well under pressure and meet multiple and competing deadlines.
PHYSCAL DEMANDS:
For the minimum physical demands required to complete the essential functions of this position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see the description following.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs the perioperative nursing role to include preoperative assessment of the patient, nursing care plan formulation, operative care plan implementation, and postoperative evaluation of the patient’s response/outcome. Also evaluates the effectiveness and appropriateness of nursing care provided with documentation of such.
2. Demonstrates understanding and utilization of principles of asepsis in all duties.
3. Assists in the setting up and performance of cases by assembly of equipment and supplies according to sterile technique.
4. Assists in the setting up and performance of cases by opening of sterile pack, instruments, and supplies according to sterile technique.
5. Prepares each patient for surgery by: positioning the patient in the appropriate position, preparing the patient’s operative site, confirming the procedure and site according to the surgeon’s history and physical and operating room team, and helping move the patient to and from the operating table.
6. Assists anesthesia personnel with the intubation/extubation of patients, the monitoring of fluid volume balance, the administration of blood/blood products, and the thermo-regulation of the patient.
7. Performs surgical counts (sponges, sharps, and instruments) and documents nursing care on legal records.
8. Handles specimens according to proper procedure.
9. Assists in the clean-up of the operating room following surgery, including proper disposal of used supplies and sharps.
10. Assumes responsibility for intra-operative patient safety related to positioning activities, the use of equipment, and the use of chemicals and solutions.
11. Is responsible for complete and thorough performance of assigned tasks, addressing specific needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients as necessary.
12. Acts as the nursing advocate for the patient, upholding the patient’s rights. Collaborates with other professional team members.
13. Monitors the patient’s level of consciousness, electrocardiogram, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation during local anesthetic procedures.
14. Uses supplies conservatively and efficiently.
15. Performs infection control activities to include observation of the surgical team during procedures, taking corrective actions as needed to maintain aseptic technique. Provides a surgically clean environment for patient care. Ensures the sterility of supplies and instrumentation used during operative procedures.
16. Adheres to and practices Clay County Rural Emergency Hospital’s Compliance Program and participates in Performance Improvement activities.
17. Is knowledgeable of policies and procedures of the department and facility.
18. Maintains professional competency through appropriate continuing education.
19. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein, or as assigned by the Surgery Team Leader, Surgical Services Manager.
20. Cover in Pre-op/PACU areas as needed.
Additional Information
Position Type : Pool/PRN/Per Diem
Contact Information
Lori Gordon - HR Director
Administration
PO Box 1270
Ashland, Al 36251
Email: lgordon@clayhosp.org
Phone: 12563541199 |
