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As an OR Circulator RN, you would be crucial to our mission you would ensure the patient is stable during the surgery they are getting to improve their life. On any given day, you could ensure the patients vitals are stable and the appropriate medications are given or assist with setting up the equipment used during the surgery. If you value respect, optimism, compassion, innovation, and top-notch patient care, you have found your home.
Be a part of our family and contribute to your community in a real and tangible way. Apply now to be a part of something fantastic!
What would you do as a an OR Circulator Registered Nurse?
This position focuses its time and effort on the following duties, though others may be required:
- Assess the status of patients health;
- Monitor the patient undergoing local anesthesia according to the policy and procedure;
- Appropriately document patient care, treatment process, and patient response into the electronic medical record;
- Identify potential risk to patient and take action to minimize risk;
- Assure that the proper supplies, instruments and equipment are available for procedures and that equipment is functioning properly;
- Organize supplies and equipment for surgical procedures according to physician preference cards;
- Monitor use of all supplies used during a procedure;
- Label and send specimens to pathology or laboratory according to protocol, ensuring that Universal Precautions are maintained;
- Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time used;
- Understand and execute (if needed) protocol for emergency situations by knowing correct emergency procedures, location of emergency call system and location of emergency supplies and equipment;
- Perform narcotic counts and crash cart checks at the end of each surgical day;
- Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide optimal patient care throughout the patients visit;
- Maintain regular attendance and punctuality to minimize impacts to surgery center staffing schedules.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED;
- Active/Unrestricted Nevada Nursing License (or the ability to obtain one);
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS certification)
- Basic Life Support (BLS certification);
Preferred Qualifications - How can you set yourself apart from other applicants?
- One year of experience as an RN
- Incumbent is required to obtain the following certifications within 6 months of employment:
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS certification).
Work Environment
This position operates in a clinical environment.
Physical: The noise level is usually moderate. Exposure to communicable diseases, biohazards, toxic substances, and similar conditions is possible. This position requires frequently moving between patient rooms, operating rooms, etc.
Schedule: Schedule up to manager discretion, depending on surgeries scheduled and patient care standards.
Benefits
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