Registered Nurse circulator - Ambulatory Surgery

South Kansas City Surgical Center, Lc; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leaf

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life, disability, and other insurance

Many other amazing benefits

Job summary

South Kansas City Surgicenter is seeking an OR Circulating Registered Nurse (RN) to join our collaborative perioperative team, supporting Orthopedics, Podiatry, Gastroenterology, and General Surgeries. The circulating RN advocates for patients under anesthesia and inventories supplies used during procedures.

Responsibilities include room setup, patient prep, documentation, and maintaining sterility according to infection control protocols.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in state.
• BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of one year perioperative experience.
• CNOR certification preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room, ensure cleanliness, and verify equipment functionality.
• Assist in preparing the patient for surgery and verify identity and surgical site; aid in positioning and pre-operative procedures.
• Document vital signs, medications, and notes for the medical record before, during, and after surgery.
• Maintain sterile environment and follow infection control protocols in instrument and equipment handling.

Skills

Perioperative experience

Sterile technique

Patient safety

Education

BSN preferred

CNOR certification preferred

Tools

BLS (AHA)

ACLS (AHA)

PALS (AHA)

Job description

Overview

South Kansas City Surgicenter are seeking a OR Circulating Registered Nurse ( RN), internally referred to as our Operating Room Circulating RN. You will be a part of a close-knit, highly collaborative operating room team that assists with Orthopedics, Podiatry, Gastroenterology, and General Surgeries. The OR Circulating RN is an essential member of the perioperative team, who advocates for patients that are under anesthesia and/or sedation and the OR RN that conducts an inventory of supplies and equipment used during and after the surgical procedure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room, ensure the cleanliness of the environment, and confirm that all required equipment is functioning properly
• Assist in preparing the patient for surgery, which may involve verifying the patient's identity and surgical site, helping to position the patient on the operating table, and ensuring that all necessary pre-operative procedures are completed
• Document pertinent information before, during, and after the surgical procedure, such as the patient's vital signs, medications administered, and any other relevant details for the patient's medical record
• Maintain a safe and sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to strict infection control protocols and ensure that all team members follow proper procedures for handling instruments and equipment

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Current PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of one year previous Perioperative experience.
• Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification (AORN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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