Operating Room RN (OR, Circulator)

Proliance Surgeons•Lakewood, WA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

At Proliance Surgeons, Bellingham Surgery Center and Surgery Center at Valley our patients come from all walks of life — and so do we. We hire and support people from diverse backgrounds, fostering growth and development to make Proliance a great place to work. Our unique experiences and perspectives help us deliver Exceptional Outcomes, Personally Delivered. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit and pay package including health coverage, 401k with match and profit share, PTO and more! For further details regarding Benefits and Washington State Minimum Wage details please visit our careers page at www.proliancesurgeons.com/careers Compensation during the offer process will be determined based on factors such as compensation structure, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Be Part of Who We Are! Position Summary The Operating Room RN performs pre-surgical nursing assessments and provides education to the patient prior to admission at the Ambulatory Surgery Center. The RN assesses and evaluates the care needs of the patient, requests necessary pre-surgical clearances and diagnostics, and communicates the patient's plan of care to the ASC. Location: Proliance Puget Sound Surgery Center - Lakewood, WA Schedule: 4x10s, 0645-1715; Monday through Friday (no nights, no call, no weekends) Must have experience: Circulating/OR, preop, PACU, ED

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
Current State licensure and CPR, ACLS and PALS accreditation
Two years of OR, Recovery Room, Intensive Care or Emergency Room experience is desired
Problem solving skills
Skill in using a computer
Knowledge of applicable specialties
Outpatient clinical organizational ability
Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective
Ability to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physician and staff
Ability to multi-task
Skill in organizing and reporting information that is accurate and complete
Understanding of the need for and evidence of consistent respect for confidentiality/HIPAA
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all staff
Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions
Ability to communicate clearly
Consistency and timeliness in attendance

Responsibilities

Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout their surgical experience
Maintain a friendly, positive and caring attitude with all patients, physicians and staff
Assist in patient education during all phases of their experience at the Center
Assist in assuring that the proper supplies, instruments and equipment are available for the procedure
Assist in assuring that equipment is functioning properly
Monitor use of all supplies. Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time used.
Document appropriately the care that is given to the patient
Continuing education to meet State requirements and keep current with health care changes.
Display professionalism at work and in the community as a representative of the Center
Take an active role on committees within the department
Identifies actual and potential risk to patients and others and takes action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safety
Performs charge nurse responsibilities as staffing demands and as requested