Registered Nurse - OR Circulator

Ochsner Health; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge is seeking an RN Circulator for the OR/Surgery at the Ochsner Medical Complex- The Grove. You will apply the Nursing Process to deliver patient care and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to meet unit goals.

Required is a current RN license and RN Diploma; BSN/ASN preferred; leadership experience a plus; strong computer skills and ability to handle confidential information in a fast-paced setting are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Diploma is required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Leadership skills or experience supervising others.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Uses the Nursing Process to deliver patient care.
• Assess learning needs and adapt teaching for diverse groups.
• Communicate, delegate and manage nursing team resources within the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Utilize data to evaluate and promote improvements for outcomes.
• Support customer satisfaction and staff morale; uphold professional nursing standards.

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma

Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Nursing

Job description

We’ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job is considered a leader in the provision of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. The RN effectively delegates, directs and assists licensed and ancillary team members; assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes; exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in all interactions; maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit and the department’s strategic goals and objectives and demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own practice and supports the company’s philosophy of nursing.

RN- OR/Surgery Circulator

Full Time

Location: Ochsner Medical Complex- The Grove

Education

Required - Registered Nurse Diploma

Work Experience

Preferred - Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Required - Experience working with and maintaining confidential information. Experience working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Preferred - Leadership skills / experience directly supervising or managing others

Basic computer skills

Certifications

Required - Current RN License in the state of practice

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association

Preferred - Certification In Clinical Specialty Area

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Strong organizational skills and detailed oriented.
• Good time management skills and self-directed.
• Demonstrates good judgement.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Delegation skills.

Job Duties

• Effectively uses the Nursing Process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implement teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicates, delegates and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Utilizes data, information and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or [e-mail]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.