OR Circulating Nurse - Full-Time

UHS•Murrieta, CA

35d

About The Position

We are seeking a Full-Time OR Circulating Nurse. This individual provides nursing care to patients in compliance with, but not limited to, recognized Standards of Practice and State Practice Act Standards, and organization protocols, policies, procedures, and guidelines. Supervises and directs patient care in a single operating room. Duties include but no limited to: Assess patient and family needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients. Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management. Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and in effective turnover time. Implements plan of care safely and effectively and provides safe environment. Anticipates needs of surgical team and assists anesthesia personnel by supporting patient during administration of anesthesia Maintains current knowledge, certification, and licensure. Pursues growth and development. Functions as a role model for current and new staff. Demonstrates a professional manner. Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, center/service safely, and specific job-related hazards. Follows the center exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University in the field of nursing preferred.
Minimum of two years OR nursing experience required.
Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of California required.
BLS and ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
Demonstrates knowledge and ensures compliance with State and local standards and guidelines.
Demonstrates compliance with company policies and procedures at all times.
Ability to set priorities and appropriately organize workload and complete assignments in a timely manner.
Demonstrates ability to relate to clinical personnel and medical staff, as well as ability to interact well with the public.
Must have knowledge of PC and applications.
Must have experience is standard office equipment. e. computers, copy machines, and telephones.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area (BSP), circumference and volume.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Nice To Haves

ASC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patient and family needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients.
Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management.
Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and in effective turnover time.
Implements plan of care safely and effectively and provides safe environment.
Anticipates needs of surgical team and assists anesthesia personnel by supporting patient during administration of anesthesia
Maintains current knowledge, certification, and licensure. Pursues growth and development.
Functions as a role model for current and new staff.
Demonstrates a professional manner.
Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, center/service safely, and specific job-related hazards.
Follows the center exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
Other duties as assigned.