Registered Nurse (OR)- Elliot 1-Day Surgery Center- Part Time (OR Experience required)

Elliot Health System; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Elliot Health System's 1 Day Surgery Center in Manchester, NH is seeking an experienced OR nurse circulator to ensure sterile technique and patient safety through all surgical procedures.

In this role you will assess patients before, during, and after surgery; operate anesthesia machines and ventilators; prepare patients by scrubbing, gowning, and positioning on the operating table; and monitor vital signs under general anesthesia.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience as a circulator required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• New Hampshire Registered Nurse or Compact State Registered Nurse License.
• Ability to obtain BLS qualification during orientation period and maintain during employment. ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assessing patient needs before, during and after a surgical procedure.
• Operating specialized medical equipment including anesthesia machines and ventilators.
• Preparing patients for surgery by scrubbing, gowning, and positioning them on the operating table.
• Monitoring vital signs of patients while they are under general anesthesia. Additionally, maintaining records of medications administered to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Circulator nurse experience

Vital signs monitoring

Sterile technique

Patient assessment

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

BSN preferred

Tools

Anesthesia machines

Ventilators

Job description

Who We Are:

The Elliot 1 Day Surgery Center Operating Room is one of the largest most active OR departments in the state located at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester, New Hampshire. It's designed to provide minimally invasive surgical procedures with the highest level of quality care and patient satisfaction. We are fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology that can offer a wide range of services including laparoscopic surgery, endoscopy, urology, and gynecology.

Our teams of surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other medical personnel are committed to providing the highest quality patient care in a safe and comfortable environment. The center also offers pre-surgical testing, post-operative care, and education to ensure a smooth transition back to normal activities.

About the Job:

OR Nurses provide sterility and safety for all surgical procedures. You must examine, take vital signs, verify allergies, and answer questions to prepare patients for surgery. You must also monitor each patient, record vital signs changes, and use sterile equipment during operation. After surgery, you must dispose of medical waste and disinfect the OR room before closing. You must ensure patient safety and satisfaction before, during, and after surgery. This professional ensures that all procedures go smoothly and that patients return home healthy. Your commitment to OR excellence distinguishes you from other nurses.

What You’ll Do:

• Assessing patient needs before, during and after a surgical procedure.
• Operating specialized medical equipment including anesthesia machines and ventilators.
• Preparing patients for surgery by scrubbing, gowning, and positioning them on the operating table.
• Monitoring vital signs of patients while they are under general anesthesia. Additionally, maintaining records of medications administered to ensure accuracy.

Who You Are:

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience as a circulator required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• New Hampshire Registered Nurse or Compact State Registered Nurse License.
• Ability to obtain BLS qualification during orientation period and maintain during employment. ACLS preferred.

Work Schedule: days