RN - OR Circulator (070626.5) FULL TIME

Bitterroot Health; Hamilton (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bitterroot Health in Hamilton, Montana is seeking a Circulating Nurse - Operating Room RN for its Surgical Services Department. The OR RN provides direct patient care from pediatric to geriatric patients, communicating with the Surgeon and CRNA about patient condition and assisting with equipment and inventory management.

The role includes aiding in policy development, participating in budgeting and staff orientation, and supporting staffing to maintain productivity.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Montana state nursing license required.
• Current BCLS, ACLS and NILS certifications are required (preferred PALS).
• Minimum of 1 year RN experience in the surgical setting.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with Surgeon and CRNA about patient condition.
• Assists with maintenance of surgical equipment and inventory.
• Assists with scheduling surgical cases and staff scheduling.
• Supports development and revision of Surgical Services Department policies and procedures, participates in budget processes and orientation of new employees.

Skills

RN licensure

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Circulating Nurse - Operating Room RN opportunity in beautiful Hamilton, Montana!!

Bitterroot Health is seeking candidates to fill a Circulating Nurse - Operating Room RN position in our Surgical Services Dept. The OR RN provides direct patient care to pediatric through geriatric patient populations. She/he addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. The OR RN Communicates with the Surgeon and CRNA continuously and as needed about patient condition. She/he assists with the maintenance of surgical equipment and inventory, participates in performance improvement activities, and assists with scheduling surgical cases and staff scheduling. The OR RN assists the Department Head of Surgical Services in developing, revision and implementation of the Department's policies and procedures, participates in the budget process, assists with new employee's orientation, assists with staffing to increase efficiency, assists with problem solving and job expectations, and strives to maintain steady level of productivity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing, required to provide documentation of Montana state licensure.
• Certifications: Current BCLS, ACLS and NILS certifications are required (preferred PALS).
• Job Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Strong written, verbal & interpersonal communication skills, basic computer knowledge, and knowledge of regulatory requirements such as AORN Standards and OSHA are also required.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year RN experience in the surgical setting

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week
Benefits: This position is eligible for the full-time benefit package