Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery Circulator

Memorial Physician Practices; Winchester, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Sign-on bonus available

Job summary

Centerpoint - Winchester, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Circulator RN for its surgical team in Winchester, KY. The role involves direct patient care, perioperative support, and collaboration with surgeons and staff in a 7-bed OR setting.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license in KY (or a compact state), an Associate's Degree in Nursing, and BLS certification. A Bachelor's degree is preferred; willingness to take call shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to take call shifts.
• RN license in state KY or compact state.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• BLS, within 7 days of hire.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process.
• Completes focused patient assessments and reassessments.
• Assesses pain and applies appropriate pain management techniques.
• Performs patient care and communicates with patients of all ages.
• Manages medications correctly, following the 6 rights.
• Assists physicians with procedures and technical tasks.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing (Preferred)

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery Circulator

Job Type: Full Time | Days

$10,000 Sign On Bonus for qualifying candidates

Schedule: 7a-3:30p, Monday - Friday, requires call

Your experience matters

Centerpoint - Winchester, formerly Clark Regional Medical Center, is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Circulator RN, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our 7 bed OR services include specialties in general surgery, orthopedics, obstetrics/gynecology, ophthalmology, oral/maxillofacial, podiatry, pain management, ear/nose/throat (ENT), and gastroenterology. Surgical services include pre-admission testing, prep & recovery, operating room, central sterile reprocessing (CSR), and endoscopy/GI.

How you'll contribute

A Circulator RN who excels in this role:

Provides direct and indirect patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Meets the physical, psychosocial, religious/cultural and needs of the patient and family. Communicates effectively with all members of the health care team as appropriate about changes in the patient's condition or response to treatment.

• Completes a focused patient assessment with reassessments
• Based on patients' condition, procedures, medications given and treatments.
• Adequately assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
• Performs patient care and communicates effectively with patients of all ages and specific needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on the age of the patient and the patient's clinical condition. Follows the 6 rights of medication administration to reduce the potential for medication errors.
• Assists physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.

What we're looking for

• Must be willing to take call shifts
• RN license in state of KY or compact state
• Associate's Degree in Nursing Required
• BLS, withing 7 days of hire
• Bachelor's degree in nursing Preferred
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

EEOC Statement:

Centerpoint- Winchester is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.