Surgical RN – Scrub/Circulate Specialist

KU MedWest Ambulatory Surgery Center; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

KU MedWest Ambulatory Surgery Center in Overland Park, KS, is seeking a Registered Nurse OR - Scrub/Circulate. The role requires scrub experience and involves providing safe perioperative care during the intraoperative phase and supporting the surgical team.

Responsibilities include assessing patient status, maintaining sterile technique, administering meds with the 8 rights, and coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• One year of GI, OR and/or medical/surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Current state nursing licensure in good standing.
• Certification requirements: BLS or BCLS within 90 days of employment; ACLS within 6 months of employment; GI Nursing specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status throughout the perioperative episode of care.
• Maintain aseptic technique and safe operation of equipment.
• Administer medications safely using the 8 rights of medication administration.
• Provide nursing care and monitoring during the intraoperative period.
• Coordinate hand-offs and communication with the surgical team and other stakeholders.
• Protect patient rights, dignity, and privacy and advocate for patient safety.

Skills

Scrubbing experience

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

KU MedWest Ambulatory Surgery Center in Overland Park, KS, is seeking a Registered Nurse OR - Scrub/Circulate. The role requires scrub experience and involves providing safe perioperative care during the intraoperative phase and supporting the surgical team.

Responsibilities include assessing patient status, maintaining sterile technique, administering meds with the 8 rights, and coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team.