Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room/OR Circulator

Stormont Vail Health; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS is seeking a Perioperative Nurse to provide direct patient care across pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases. You will administer medications and collaborate with the surgical team to uphold safety and quality.

Preferred BSN, valid KS RN license, BLS within 90 days, and the ability to work 12-hour shifts. You will participate in safety checklists and patient education to support high-quality perioperative care and positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse per KSBN with an active license
• BLS within 90 days of hire; CPR/ACLS as required by department
• BSN preferred and ongoing education emphasized

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments per standards
• Prepare equipment and assist during procedure, ensuring sterility and safety
• Document patient data accurately and timely in medical records
• Participate in surgical safety protocols, counts, and quality improvement activities

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Medical math

Sterile technique

Safety protocols

Team coordination

Education

BSN degree

Job description

Position Status:Full timeShift:Variable 12 hour shift (United States of America)Hours per week:36Job InformationExemption Status: Non-ExemptA Brief OverviewPerioperative nursing is a specialty within the nursing profession that encompasses the care of individuals across the life span who are undergoing a surgical procedure or procedure requiring anesthesia. Perioperative nursing incorporates the pre-procedure care, intra operative and acute post-operative care. The Perioperative nurse will use a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Perioperative nursing can range from routine, elective procedures to highly complex procedures to trauma. Perioperative nurses have adapted nursing process to include strict adherence to the surgical safety checklists, sterility, surgical counts and post-operative airway, pain and nausea management. Perioperative nurses will educate patients about post-operative care management and provide same day discharge instructions.Education QualificationsBachelors of Science: Nursing (BSN) PreferredSkills and AbilitiesDemonstrates awareness and sensitivity to rights of patient/significant other, as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)Demonstrates awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and departmental functioning. Strives to manage situations in a manner, which minimizes risk to the patient and the institution. (Required proficiency)Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency)Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, non-verbal and written methods. (Required proficiency)Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medication administration and equipment calibration. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. (Required proficiency)Licenses and CertificationsRegistered Nurse - KSBN A multistate license with the ability to practice within the State of Kansas is also accepted. RequiredBasic Life Support - BLS Must have within 90 days of hire.RQI, CPR or ACLS certifications may be required in lieu of or in addition to BLS depending on department.What you will doProvides direct patient care as defined within the scope of the state’s nurse practice act. Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiological and cognitive status. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.Formulates a prioritized and goal directed plan of care, which is based on patient’s presenting problems and projected outcomes.Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent manner, while promoting the continuum of care.Functions to establish priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment and supplies. Prepares equipment and aids provider during treatment, examination and testing of patients.Evaluates the effectiveness of the health care process (self, systems, environment, and instrumentation) in meeting outcomes. Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to provider. Provides medication as directed.Documents in patient and department records in a timely, accurate and concise manner according to department standards. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information. Compiles tests and examination results.Adheres to Universal Protocol and completes surgical safety checklist. Creates maintains and monitors all persons in and around sterile environments.Functions to establish priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available department resources of time, personnel, equipment and supplies.Assures timely, appropriate surgical counts are performed.Participates in system wide/department patient care quality improvement activities as well as standards development.Participates actively in clinical education activities, including orientation of new employees and teaching student nurses. Participates in nursing research activities.Participates in development and attainment of system wide/department hospital goals.Delegates tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care and department activities in accordance with the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act.Adheres to staffing and scheduling practices.Seeks validation of knowledge base, skill level and decision making as necessary and assertively seeks guidance in areas of question.Required for All JobsComplies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail HealthPerforms other duties as assignedPatient Facing OptionsPosition is Patient FacingRemote Work GuidelinesWorkspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.Remote Work CapabilityOn-Site; No RemoteScopeNo Supervisory ResponsibilityNo Budget ResponsibilityPhysical DemandsBalancing: Occasionally 1-3 HoursCarrying: Occasionally 1-3 HoursClimbing (Ladders): Occasionally 1-3 HoursClimbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 HoursCrawling: Occasionally 1-3 HoursCrouching: Occasionally 1-3 HoursEye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 HoursFeeling: Frequently 3-5 HoursGrasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 HoursGrasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 HoursHandling: Frequently 3-5 HoursHearing: Frequently 3-5 HoursKneeling: Occasionally 1-3 HoursLifting: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbsOperate Foot Controls: Occasionally 1-3 HoursPulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbsPushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbsReaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbsReaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbsRepetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 HoursSitting: Occasionally 1-3 HoursStanding: Occasionally 1-3 HoursStooping: Occasionally 1-3 HoursTalking: Occasionally 1-3 HoursWalking: Occasionally 1-3 HoursWorking ConditionsBurn: Rarely less than 1 hourChemical: Rarely less than 1 hourCombative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 HoursDusts: Rarely less than 1 hourElectrical: Rarely less than 1 hourExplosive: Rarely less than 1 hourExtreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hourInfectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 HoursMechanical: Rarely less than 1 hourNeedle Stick: Frequently 3-5 HoursNoise/Sounds: Frequently 3-5 HoursOther Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hourPoor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hourRadiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hourRisk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 HoursRisk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Occasionally 1-3 HoursHazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hourVibration: Rarely less than 1 hourWet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hourStormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.