Circulating RN

River's Edge Dental Clinic; Saint Peter (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Health Savings Account

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness center membership

Job summary

River's Edge Dental Clinic in Saint Peter, MN is seeking an OR RN to work as a circulating nurse in the operating room with on-call hours for emergencies.

The role requires strong patient assessment, advocacy, and adherence to perioperative policies. Schedule is primarily weekdays as full-time, with on-call responsibilities and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Holds a current Minnesota nursing license.
• Certification requirements: AHA BLS and ACLS; PALS within 6 months of hire.
• Possess one of: AHA BLS, Red Cross CPR, or comparable certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status before, during and after surgery; document thoroughly.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers and discharges for perioperative care.
• Advocate for patient safety and quality care in the operating room.
• Support scheduling and on-call emergencies as required.

Skills

Nursing skills

Aseptic technique

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Minnesota nursing license

AHA BLS

ACLS

PALS

Tools

RQI program

Job description

• Location 1900 N SUNRISE DR, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
• Base Pay $38.22 - $58.37 / Hour
• Job Category SURGICAL SERVICES
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
  
  

• Location 1900 N SUNRISE DR, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
• Base Pay $38.22 - $58.37 / Hour
• Job Category SURGICAL SERVICES
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
  
  

Description

Position Summary

This position requires the RN to work effectively in the Operating Room in the circulating nurse role. The position also includes on-call hours for surgical emergencies.

• Patient Care
• Continuously assesses the patient\'s physiological and psychological status before, during and after surgery and recognizes abnormals. Documents in thorough, timely and accurate fashion that accurately reflects the cares provided.
• Anticipates, interprets, and acts on patient data to prevent problems/complications.
• Identifies priorities and implements care based on sound nursing judgment, individual patient needs, and facility procedure and standards.
• Able to perform in crises or complex situations, promptly grasping situation and performing role.
• Functions as a patient advocate by protecting the patient from harm during the perioperative period.
• Recommends what changes are needed in policy and procedure to assure quality care.
• Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of patients in assigned areas, completing necessary forms and referrals. Assures that educational needs are met for all patients.
• Anticipates and coordinates admission, transfer and discharge needs of patients to assure timely and smooth transition for patients.
• Skills
• Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic techniques, a familiarity with surgical instrumentation and equipment, and the principles of microbiology maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Performs nursing skills according to REHC policies and procedures using proper body mechanics and universal precautions.
• Keeps current in nursing knowledge and attends educational offerings that enhance skills.
• Performs the work of the department independently with elements of accuracy, control and efficiency.
• Assists with preparing, processing and providing functioning supplies, equipment, and instruments to ensure their economic and efficient function for the patient and personnel.
• Anticipates and provides supplies consistently in a timely fashion. Keeps assigned departments and areas supplied and neatly organized using systematic inventory and material control principles/works with Purchasing Department.
• Assists with the research and evaluation of new equipment and supplies.
• Contributes to the quality and safety efforts of the facility by providing honest and valuable input.
• Collaboration
• Works cooperatively with other departments and personnel to provide patient care continuity.
• Seeks opportunities to help out other staff contributing to team work and spirit.
• Assists with patient scheduling.
• Promotes a working atmosphere conductive to learning.
• Participates willingly in the orientation of staff and evaluating their readiness for independent functioning.
• Work Habits
• Adheres to the Bill of Rights, Vulnerability and Confidentiality policies.
• Strives to receive no negative customer complaints.
• Treats patients and all others with courtesy and respect.
• Keeps self current and complies with Department of Health/Health and Human Services and Rules and Regulations, Fire Safety, OSHA and other regulations.
• Participates in continuing ed programs and staff meetings directed toward personal and professional growth and development.
• Contributes to the knowledge of staff by giving in-services and reporting on new developments in areas of job responsibility.
• Does not abuse sick time and work break policies. Comes to work prepared to meet the daily needs of the patient and the work load.
• Demonstrates flexibility on a daily basis to meet the demands of the changing environment.
• Follows Policy and Procedure manual

Requirements

• Holds a current Minnesota license.
• Certification Requirements:
• Must be certified in American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) . Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required within 6 months of hire .
• Must possess one of the following certifications at the time of hire:
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS
• Red Cross CPR
• A comparable certification with prior approval.
• Employees will be enrolled in the RQI program and must complete quarterly training modules to obtain AHA BLS certification within the first 3 months of employment if not already certified through AHA.

Summary

We have a full-time (0.9, 72 hours per two weeks) position available in our Surgical Services department. Schedule is primarily M-F, with scheduled on-call hours.

Benefits

Employees at Rivers Edge Hospital enjoy a traditional benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Other benefits include:

• National Certification Bonus
• PERA Public Retirement Association of Minnesota ,, defined pension benefit plan, 457 Retirement plans
• Employer paid parental leave
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Employee referral bonus
• Longevity Bonus
• Voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Employer paid short term disability
• Clothing Allowance
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness
• Free membership to LiveWell Fitness Center
  
  

Compensation details:

38.22-58.37 Hourly Wage

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