Circulating RN

Grand River Health Main Campus•Rifle, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Circulating Nurse PRN, Days At Grand River, we are more than a hospital - we are neighbors taking care of neighbors proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect , friendliness , and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care . The Circulating Registered Nurse provides care, treatment, counseling, and health education to patients in the operative phase. The RN provides continuous patient surveillance for early recognition and immediate emergency treatment of medical or surgical complications. They also ensure that the surgical team has everything they need to perform the procedure safely and efficiently.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing .
Licensed in the state of Colorado as a Registered Nurse. A temporary permit issued by the Board of Nursing will be accepted until a permanent license is received if awaiting reciprocity.
Must have current BLS card upon hire and maintain current status throughout GRHD employment.
ACLS and PALS certification is required within 6 months of initial employment and must maintain current certification status throughout GRHD employment.

Nice To Haves

Prefer one year of professional nursing experience in an operating room patient care setting.

Responsibilities

Monitors patient’s physiologic and emotional status in the operative environment
Communicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist and other members of the health care team about patient conditions and intercedes to maintain optimal homeostasis.
Assists with maintenance of surgical equipment, inventory, and sterilization.
Assess operating room for equipment function, readiness, supply availability and ensures need of operating team are met.
Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.