Circulator - Selby Surgery - FT 1.0 (80 hrs biweekly)

MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM • Marietta, OH

17h • Onsite

About The Position

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Circulator provides direct and indirect professional nursing care to patients in the operating room. The role is accountable for the ongoing evaluation and documentation of care delivered to patients in the perioperative and outpatient environment, using the nursing process. The Circulator exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and maintains strict confidentiality.

Requirements

• Current licensure in the State of Ohio as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• ACLS certification required within one year of employment.
• Maintain compliance with required RQI.
• Verbal, clerical, and numerical skills; manual dexterity; color vision; and near visual acuity.

Responsibilities

• Follow and complete assignments as given by the charge nurse.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department.
• Gather supplies and equipment for surgical cases.
• Prepare the surgery suite for surgical procedures.
• Restock supplies in the surgery suite when procedures have ended for the day.
• Monitor surgery inventory and notify appropriate individuals when supplies are needed.
• Operate equipment and perform technical skills according to policies and standards; learn new skills and seek assistance appropriately.
• Synthesize patient data and implement an appropriate action plan using good judgment and critical thinking.
• Ensure documentation is complete, clear, concise, and in accordance with policy.
• Collaborate with appropriate disciplines to develop coordinated outcomes and interventions; communicate with team members regarding patient progress.
• Maintain accountability for attendance and timely completion of competencies, mandatory programs, unit-specific requirements such as ACLS, and unit meetings.
• Ensure the Surgery Department and Operating Rooms are clean, safe, and sanitary.
• Record all information correctly and accurately on the patient’s chart.
• Follow established universal precautions when using gloves, gowns, and/or masks.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Benefits

• Affordable, comprehensive benefits package for full-time and flex-time employees.
• Bonus eligibility for qualifying full-time or flex-time employees; eligibility is determined upon offer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed