Registered Nurse - Perioperative/OR Circulator

Westfields Hospital Inc; New Richmond (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Westfields Hospital & Clinic is seeking a Registered Nurse - Perioperative/OR Circulator to join our team in a 0.6 FTE role. The position encompasses circulating/scrub responsibilities, setup, intra-operative care, and phase 1 recovery, with conscious sedation administration as required.

The ideal candidate holds an active Wisconsin RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and AORN Perioperative 101 certification, with CNOR preferred.

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Degree from an accredited college.
• Previous OR experience required.
• Active WI Nursing License.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certification or within 3 months of hire (ACLS & PALS must be obtained prior to orientation).
• AORN Perioperative 101 Certified
• CNOR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage flow of patients and materials in the OR.
• Provide direct perioperative care during operative procedures.
• Set up for surgical cases and procedures; assist intra-operative care.
• Scrub and circulating duties including phase 1 recovery.
• Administer conscious sedation as needed and oversee recovery.

Skills

RN licensure

OR experience

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Cardiac monitoring

Education

RN degree from accredited college

BSN/MSN preferred

AORN Perioperative 101 Certified

CNOR

Job description

Westfields Hospital & Clinic is looking to hire a Registered Nurse - Perioperative/OR Circulator to join our team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

A Circulating / Scrub Nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who manages the flow of patients and materials in a surgical suite, also called an operating room nurse. Provide direct care that meets both the psychosocial and physical needs of the surgical patient. Responsible for planning and directing all nursing care for patients undergoing operative and gastrointestinal procedures. These responsibilities include setting up for surgical cases/procedures, intra-operative care of the patient, scrubbing, and phase 1. Including conscious sedation administration and recovery.

Work Schedule:

• 0.6 FTE
• Monday-Friday, no holidays, weekends or call.
• On call once weekly and every 6th weekend

Required Qualifications:

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Registered Nursing Degree from an accredited college
  • Previous OR experience required
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • Holds an active WI Nursing License.
  • Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certification or within 3 months of hire (ACLS & PALS must be obtained prior to being off orientation).
  • AORN Perioperative 101 Certified

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Nursing
  • Previous experience in a same day surgery unit
  • Experience with Epic charting system
  • Candidate must possess general clinical competency.
  • Candidate must demonstrate aptitude for maintaining pace of abbreviated patient encounters and keeping patient flow.
  • Previous surgery experience is preferred.Responsible for delivering and documenting patient care during the intra-operative period.
  • Will assess the patient's needs physiologically and emotionally and plan nursing care accordingly.
  • Focuses on providing quality patient care through familiarity with and adherence to policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Monitor compliance with established surgical nursing and scrub standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Always facilitate and demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • AORN Perioperative 101 Certified
  • Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR)
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Specialized knowledge, skill, and abilities in empirical & practical perioperative nursing.
  • Advanced knowledge in critical care practice of nursing
  • Strong knowledge base of surgical procedures and post-operative complications.
  • Sound physical assessment skills for patients across the lifespan (pediatric to geriatric).
  • Able to prioritize and multitask while adapting well to a rapidly changing environment.
  • Cardiac monitoring knowledge