OR Circulator - Registered Nurse (RN)

Baptist Health; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Ins.

Life Insurance

Short Term and Long-Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000

Company paid Maternity and Paternity

5 days of Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

PTO Sell Back Program

Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (P

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking an OR Circulator (RN) for full-time 1st shift in Kentucky. The circulator supports the operating room team, coordinating patient care and ensuring a safe, efficient surgical environment from pre-op through recovery.

The ideal candidate has perioperative nursing experience, Kentucky RN licensure, BLS certification, and NIHSS. Join a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive team at Baptist Health.

Qualifications

• Two years of varied perioperative services experience preferred.
• Current RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required.
• Associate Degree in Nursing with a Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Completion and maintenance of BLS.
• NIHSS

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify patient needs and implement appropriate interventions within the department scope of service.
• Develop patient care plans.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the nursing process for perioperative patients.
• Implement evidence-based care therapies and procedures per provider order.
• Educate and collaborate with patients and families regarding plan of care, procedures and treatments.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and provide oversight to team members.

Skills

Perioperative nursing experience

BLS certification

NIHSS

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Job Title: OR Circulator (RN)

FULL TIME 1ST SHIFT

Job Description

An RN circulator, or circulating nurse, plays a vital role in the operating room (OR) and is responsible for managing the overall nursing care within the OR to ensure a safe and efficient surgical environment.

The registered nurse (RN) provides and coordinates holistic care of the patient through honoring patients’ mind, body and spirit while respecting human dignity and the uniqueness of each individual. Professional nursing practices are rooted in evidence while being guided by organizational policies/procedures, regulatory standards and professional guidelines. Nursing excellence is the foundation of the nurse-patient relationship and is exemplified by positive patient outcomes, ongoing professional growth and development, and collaborative relationships with other disciplines.

• Assessment and identification of patient needs and implementation of appropriate interventions considering the needs of patient populations per department scope of service.
• Development of patient care plan(s).
• Thorough knowledge of nursing process in administering patient care to the perioperative patient.
• Implements and utilizes evidence-based patient care therapies and procedures per provider order in accordance with the nursing process, established policies, procedures, professional guidelines, patient culture and age of patients served.
• Educates and collaborates with patients and family regarding plan of care, procedures and treatments.
• Delegates tasks appropriately and provides oversite to team members in the performance of patient care activities.

Requirements

• Two years of varied perioperative services experience preferred
• Current RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required.
• Associate Degree in Nursing with a Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Completion and maintenance of BLS.
• NIHSS

Benefits: Full-Time 32 weekly hours (0.8 FTE) - 40 weekly hours (1.0 FTE)

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• Identity Theft Protection

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually

• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire

• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

• PTO Sell Back Program

• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)

• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support

• Retirement with Company Match

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.