RN Perioperative Circulator (Levels 1 - 3) - Adult Surgery - Days

OU Medicine; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking an experienced RN Perioperative Circulator for adult surgery. In this pivotal role, you will coordinate and deliver nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures, ensuring their safety and comfort throughout the process. You will utilize your clinical expertise to assess and address the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of patients. Join a team dedicated to improving surgical care in Oklahoma, while benefiting from a competitive total rewards package, including a sign-on bonus. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $10,000

Comprehensive benefits package

PTO

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing school required.
• Minimum of one year experience in an acute operating room environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care in the operating room.
• Evaluate and document all components of care delivered to patients.

Skills

Nursing Theory

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Nursing Documentation Systems

Job description

Experienced RN Perioperative Circulator - Adult Surgery - Days

Position Title:

Experienced RN Perioperative Circulator - Adult Surgery - Days

Department:

Adult Surgery

Job Description:

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Location: University of Oklahoma Medical Center

Shift: Full-Time, Days Multiple Shifts

The core purpose of the Department of Surgery is to improve the surgical care of patients in Oklahoma. This is accomplished by providing state of the art care to our patients, providing the finest quality surgical education to our fellows, residents, and students, improving the skills and knowledge of our surgical colleagues through continuing education programs, and expanding surgical knowledge through our clinical and basic science research programs.

General Description:

The Perioperative Circulator is a RN who plans, coordinates, delivers, and evaluates nursing care for patients whose protective reflexes or self-care abilities are potentially compromised during operative or other invasive procedures. Using clinical knowledge, judgment, and clinical-reasoning skills based on scientific principles, the perioperative nurse plans and implements nursing care to address the physical, psychological, and spiritual responses of the patient having an operative or other invasive procedure.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• The Perioperative Circulator will be responsible for the direct and indirect provision of professional nursing care of the patients in the operating room.
• The nurse will be accountable for ongoing evaluation and documentation of all components of care delivered to patients within the perioperative environment utilizing the nursing process.
• The Perioperative Circulator individualizes patient care according to patient’s health status, age level, and surgery/procedure being performed.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program preferred.

Experience: Minimum of one (1) year experience in an acute operating room environment or employees with less than one (1) year of acute operating room experience may substitute experience with the completion of department orientation or completion of RN residency program.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC). Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire. CNOR preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques and procedures.
• Excellent understanding of AORN Standards.
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Some computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team providing excellent specialized care.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.