Registered Nurse-Hourly Operating Room Circulator

AMSURG; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

AmSurg Corp is seeking a Registered Nurse - Hourly Operating Room Circulator in Texarkana, TX to support the surgical team throughout the procedure. You will participate in case management, ensure sterility, assist with instruments, monitor patient safety, and document clinical information per policy.

The role requires an active RN license and Basic Life Support, with on-site, full-time hours. You will collaborate with physicians and staff to deliver high-quality patient care in the operating

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• On-site, full-time operating room position in Texarkana, TX.

Responsibilities

• Supports the total surgical process as a team member.
• Organizes time, equipment, supplies and personnel for efficient case management.
• Supervises and directs patient care in the operating room.
• Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively.
• Delegates activities appropriate to staff abilities.
• Assists with supplies, drugs, and equipment inventories to maintain stock levels.
• Addresses patient needs specific to the surgical procedure.
• Transports patients to/from the OR while observing safety policies.
• Verifies patient identity and planned procedure with the healthcare team.
• Reviews patient records to provide continuity of care with other team members.
• Maintains patient privacy and dignity.
• Prepares the OR according to requirements for patient, physician, and procedure.

Skills

Team Player

Detail Oriented

Education

RN License

Basic Life Support

Job description

Registered Nurse-Hourly Operating Room Circulator

Job Category : Center

Requisition Number : REGIS009127

Employment Details

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Texarkana, TX 755034668, USA

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TASKS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Proactively participates as a team member in support of the total surgical process

Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management

Supervises and directs patient care in the operating/procedure room

Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively

Delegates activities appropriate to the abilities of available staff members

Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and by managing efficient turnover time

Assists with supplies, drugs, and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability

Addresses patient needs specific to the surgical procedure

Transports patients to or from the operating/procedure room, as needed, observing policies, procedures, and safety

requirements

Using two patient identifiers, identifies the patient and correct procedure, according to policy and procedures, and

communicates with the healthcare team

Reviews patient’s medical record and needs, to provide continuity of care collaboratively, with other members of the

healthcare team

Provides comfort and reassurance to patient

Maintains patient’s privacy and dignity

Verifies planned procedure(s) with patient and discusses plan of care

Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the operating/procedure room according to requirements

of patient, physician, and procedure, to include but not be limited to, assembling and providing properly functioning

equipment, supplies, and instruments

Works collaboratively with the surgical/procedure team to verify sterility and/or high level of disinfection of

instruments and supplies according to policy and procedure

Handles and logs tissue specimens correctly and accurately according to policy and procedures

Works collaboratively with healthcare team to ensure physician preference cards are maintained and updated as

needed

Ensures the appropriate and safe positioning of the patient according to patient needs and planned procedure and

monitors throughout procedure

Administers medication(s) per order of physician, documents appropriately

Accurately comprehends and interprets physician orders and direction, following policy and procedures

Documents medical records and other forms accurately, legibly and in a timely manner, following policies and

procedures

Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure safe continuity of patient care according to policy and

procedures

Confirms proper aseptic and sterile techniques are used according to accepted standards of practice

Monitors and identifies breaks in sterile technique

Verifies correct site, ensure all radiologic images are present, as applicable

Performs time out prior to start of procedure, inflation of tourniquet, or incision

Ensures a correct sponge, needle, sharps, and instrument count (as applicable to the procedure)

Performs the surgical preparation

Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Preferred Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Experience

• RN License

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support

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