Operating Room RN

Greeley County Health Services•Tribune, KS

About The Position

GCHS is looking for a dynamic Operating Room RN to oversee operating room functions and staff, performing a mix of patient care and clerical duties. Come join us in providing trusted care to our rural communities! Summary: Provides general nursing care to patients in hospital (medical/surgical/ER unit) by performing the following duties: Completes disinfecting, packaging and sterilization of instruments and equipment. Washes endoscopes using the OER Elite Reprocessor. Works in the operating room as scrub nurse, circulation nurse or recovery nurse. Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout their surgical experience. Monitor use of and charge for all supplies used. Document appropriately the care that is given to the patient Prepare for the arrival of patients by making sure that proper supplies and equipment are available. Do assessment of patients, start IV, and administer necessary medications as ordered. Receives patient into the recovery room after surgery. Assesses and evaluates the patient. This position is full-time, weekdays with a flexible schedule to fit candidate’s needs. GCHS is currently paying quarterly retention bonuses to all staff for hours worked during the quarter. For a complete list of benefits, please visit http://greeley.health/careers/. Our ideal candidate is an experienced, motivated, and organized servant leader, willing to work in the hospital as well as the operating room, who displays empathy and an optimistic attitude when interacting with patients and staff. The Operating Room Supervisor directly reports to the Director of Nursing, an outstanding leader who was recently recognized as GCHS’s “Most Wanted Employee” for her dedication, compassion, unmatched patient care, outstanding nursing knowledge, and her willingness to work the floor and cover for her staff when they need her. Headquartered in Tribune, Kansas Greeley County Health Services is a rural health system serving western Kansas. GCHS boasts a 25-bed critical access hospital, 16-bed Long Term Care Unit, and 2 Family Practice Clinics located in Tribune and neighboring Sharon Springs in Wallace County. GCHS's vision is "to provide trusted care, close to home". Delivering unsurpassed patient care is at the top of our list, while we also strive to contribute to a healthy environment for our staff and neighbors. As the largest employer in Greeley County, our team is committed to the growth and stability of the communities that we serve. GCHS's dedicated and caring team of physicians and midlevels are fully supported by excellent nursing and administration staff. State-of-the-art software, equipment, and an impressive suite of services assist our talented staff in providing outstanding patient care, while the attached long-term care facility gives residents immediate access to the staff and services at GCHS. The building was recently remodeled to foster a more conducive environment for caring for patients, improve handicap accessibility, and enhance patient flow, all of which allow us to continue to deliver a higher quality of care. GCHS's culture is represented by a devoted team that cares for each other. Compassionate coworkers strive to impact others' lives in meaningful ways. GCHS provides a friendly and professional working environment, regular employee recognition, and an abundance of growth opportunities. Tribune, Kansas has many amenities that are unexpected in a rural community, including a movie theater, 9-hole golf course, disc golf course, trap shooting range, tennis court, swimming pool, and four parks which include an outdoor basketball court and children's play areas, just to name a few. The community has been described as "One of the friendliest small towns you'll go to". The school system offers an average 10:1 teacher-to-student ratio allowing for a more focused and personalized learning opportunity for students. The elementary building and high school gym have recently been renovated. Many extracurricular activities are available to students, including Academic Club, Art, Band, Choir, Music, National Honor Society, Student Council, Tech-Connect, Gifted and Talented, Computer Lab, Spanish, 4-H, and FFA. School sports include cross country, volleyball, tennis, football, cheerleading, basketball, track, golf, and wrestling. Go Jackrabbits!

Responsibilities

Completes disinfecting, packaging and sterilization of instruments and equipment.
Washes endoscopes using the OER Elite Reprocessor.
Works in the operating room as scrub nurse, circulation nurse or recovery nurse.
Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout their surgical experience.
Monitor use of and charge for all supplies used.
Document appropriately the care that is given to the patient
Prepare for the arrival of patients by making sure that proper supplies and equipment are available.
Do assessment of patients, start IV, and administer necessary medications as ordered.
Receives patient into the recovery room after surgery. Assesses and evaluates the patient.