REGISTERED NURSE - OR

Newporthospitalandhealth; Newport (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Circulating RN to deliver exceptional patient care across all age groups. This role involves direct interaction with patients during the perioperative period, ensuring their comfort and safety while collaborating closely with surgical teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong assessment skills and a commitment to maintaining a culture of safety and quality. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving patient outcomes and enhancing the overall surgical experience. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to make a positive impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Retirement with 6% employer match

Life and Disability Insurance

AFLAC

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Opportunities

Bonus eligibility upon Board approval

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Nursing school with an Associate Degree.
• Current RN licensure in Washington or approved compact licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to neonate through geriatric populations.
• Prepares patients for surgery and assists in the operating room.
• Monitors and assesses patients in the PACU.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Pain Management

Aseptic Techniques

Assessment Skills

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN (Preferred)

Tools

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

NRP Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Hospital & Clinic
Newport Hospital & Health Services
714 W. Pine St
Newport, WA 99156, USA

Primary Scheduled Hours: days, 64 hours per pay period

Job Summary: Provides direct patient care to neonate through geriatric patient populations. Addresses the psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care related to the entire perioperative period. As the Circulating RN, communicates with surgeon and anesthesia provider continuously and as needed about patient condition, participates in performance improvement activities, assesses operating room for equipment functioning and readiness, obtains supplies for individual cases and ensures all appropriate needs of surgical operating team are met, monitors, positions, preps and assists patient during procedure. Works in the preoperative arena to include pre-op area to prepare patients for surgery by obtaining health history, starting IV’s, and giving pre-op medications as ordered. Works in the PACU recovering both phase I and phase II patients through discharge.

Essential Job Functions:

• Approaches patient in a kind, gentle and friendly manner.
• Responds to patient’s inappropriate behavior in a therapeutic manner.
• Takes appropriate actions and documents in response to manifested anxiety or distress. Requests Social Service/Pastoral Care, as appropriate.
• Gives patient explanations and verbal reassurances consistently.
• Adapts nursing procedures to meet the needs for treatment of individual neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Identifies physical symptoms and changes and takes appropriate actions in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates ability to assess cardiorespiratory systems for changes in neonate to geriatric patients and can treat appropriately.
• Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Directs and assists in maintenance and handling of special equipment and instruments.
• Observes behavioral and physiologic changes due to medications, takes appropriate actions and documents.
• Adjusts expectations of patient behavior and acts according to the effect medication has on patient.
• Positions patients safely; pads and protects bony prominences.
• Preps and drapes patients correctly for all procedures.
• Carries out medical and surgical asepsis during all procedures.
• Demonstrates competence in preparing and cleaning of OR suites before and between cases and after terminal case, based on patient’s infection class. Restocks OR suite as needed.

Education Background and Experience Requirements:

Graduate from an accredited Nursing school. Assoc Degree.

Required Licensure / Certifications:

Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Washington or approved compact licensure. Call required for this position with 30-minute response time.

Current ACLS, NRP, PALS, BLS within (1) year of hire.

Required Experience:

Minimum one (1) year’s work experience in operating room. Willing to train in a perioperative setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

Surgical Nursing experience, CPAN, CAPA or CNOR certification. BSN.

Professional Requirements:

• Maintain regulatory requirements.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled; complete work within designated timelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the mission, ethics and goals of the District.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients, guests and staff in a courteous, respectful and helpful manner.

Compensation/How We Care For You:

Successful candidates typically begin between the beginning and midpoint of the compensation range dependent on qualifications/experience and receive compensation in increments increases annually.

• Retirement with a 6% dollar for dollar employer match.
• Life and Disability Insurance.
• AFLAC.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Bonus, if eligible upon Board approval.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Opportunities.

Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. NHHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

NHHS employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

NHHS is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.