Perioperative Nurse Circulator (CNOR/RNFA)

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

THOM Thomas Hospitals is seeking an experienced perioperative nurse to support the operating surgeon as RNFA and provide comprehensive nursing care during the perioperative period.

Minimum qualifications include an active RN license (state or eNLC), CNOR certification, and BLS within 30 days. A minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience with at least one year RNFA experience is required.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) Certification through Competency and Credentialing Institute.
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs RNFA interventions consistent with procedures established by the Department of Surgery and/or as directed by the Director of Surgery or by the surgeon.
• Adheres to hospital policy for reporting patient safety issues, including errors.
• Submits required reports including departmental reports, quality/safety reports, 90-day evaluations, competency and performance planning documents in a timely manner.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and employee information in verbal, written and electronic form.
• Demonstrates teamwork, cooperation, and collaboration with co-workers, patients and other customers throughout department and hospital.
• Effectively communicates problems/opportunities for improvement.
• Attends required in-service presentations.
• Uses equipment safely and effectively.
• Documents work using department‑specific forms/computer systems accurately and completely.
• Uses established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated outcome in the patient’s care which results in patient harm.
• Systematically collects, communicates and records data pertaining to the health status and nursing needs of patient on an ongoing basis.
• Participates in the planning of individualized patient care with the patient, physician, anesthesia and family.
• Utilizes established policies, procedures and protocols when implementing the patient’s plan of care in an effort to positively affect patient outcome.
• Participates in evaluating and improving delivery of patient care in the surgical setting.
• Demonstrates responsibility for individual performance to ensure the timely completion of job duties.
• Understands and demonstrates role in compliance with the Joint Commissions National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG’s), documentation, and participation of Core Measures.

Skills

RNFA experience

Education

RN license (state or eNLC)

CNOR Certification

BLS Certification within 30 days

Job description

THOM Thomas Hospitals is seeking an experienced perioperative nurse to support the operating surgeon as RNFA and provide comprehensive nursing care during the perioperative period.

Minimum qualifications include an active RN license (state or eNLC), CNOR certification, and BLS within 30 days. A minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience with at least one year RNFA experience is required.