Surgical Services RN Circulator

Circulator Job Summary

The Circulating RN works in collaboration with the surgeon, CRNA, and entire OR staff to maintain a safe surgical environment for the patient.

Shift Availability

RN Circulator - Full time Days

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flex Spending Account/Dependent Care Spending Account
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan - up to 4% employer contribution
• Earned Time Off
• Extended Illness Bank - Hospital contribution
• Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• Long-Term Disability/Short-Term Disability - Employer paid
• Voluntary Life & AD&D
• Free 24-hour fitness center
• Hospital Indemnity
• MASA - Medical Transportation Solutions

Essential Accountabilities

• Follow established protocols for narcotic and other medication administration ensuring the five rights of medication administration are met.
• Communicate pertinent information related to patients’ condition to inform doctors, additional staff nurses and/or ancillary departments of patients’ needs and/or plan of care.
• Document concerns, findings, and actions, implementing appropriate care plans related to patients’ diagnosis for continuity of care.
• Assess patients’ condition, continuously monitoring changes in status, physical findings, vital signs, coping skills ensuring appropriate care is given related to patients’ needs.
• Coordinate the surgical patients care in the perioperative setting.
• Establishes an environment of safety for the surgical patient for freedom from acquired physical injury.
• Assesses, diagnoses, implements, and evaluates treatments and procedures that contribute to the physiological stability of the surgical patient.
• Demonstrate knowledge about the psychological, sociologic, and spiritual responses of patients and their families to the operative or other invasive procedure.
• Completes adequate documentation perioperatively as required.
• Aids perioperative staff, including surgeons, anesthesia providers, RN’s and surgical technologists, in providing quality care to the surgical patient.
• Takes call on rotation with other staff during OR non-scheduled hours as appropriate.
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique.

Education/Licenses

• Associate degree of nursing or equivalent formal training program, preferred bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• 6 months practicing as an RN in an acute hospital setting, preferred one to two years’ operating room experience preferred.
• Licensed in the State of Kansas as a Registered Nurse.
• ACLS & PALS verified within 6 months of hiring.
• CNOR preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of surgical procedures
• Strong communication skills
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Computer skills related to Word, Outlook, and Windows.