OR Circulator RN (orthopedics)

Proliance Surgeons•Lakewood, WA

14h•$36 - $79•Onsite

About The Position

The operating room RN performs circulating nursing duties during surgery. The RN assesses and evaluates patient care needs, requests necessary pre-surgical clearances and diagnostics, and communicates the patient's plan of care. This role is in orthopedics at Proliance Puget Sound Surgery Center in Lakewood, Washington. The schedule is four 10-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, 0645–1715, with no nights, weekends, or call.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Current state licensure.
Current CPR, ACLS, and PALS accreditation.
Problem-solving skills.
Skill in using a computer.
Knowledge of applicable specialties.
Outpatient clinical organizational ability.
Ability to remain objective by personally disengaging from situations.
Ability to exhibit cooperation and flexibility and provide assistance when working with patients, physicians, and staff.
Ability to multitask.
Skill in organizing and reporting accurate and complete information.
Understanding of the need for and consistent respect for confidentiality and 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.

Nice To Haves

Two years of OR circulator experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care throughout the patient's surgical experience.
Maintain a friendly, positive, and caring attitude with patients, physicians, and staff.
Assist with patient education during all phases of the patient's experience at the Center.
Help ensure proper supplies, instruments, and equipment are available for procedures.
Help ensure equipment is functioning properly.
Monitor supply use and assist with inventory control by properly counting supplies and time used.
Document patient care appropriately.
Continue education to meet State requirements and stay current with health care changes.
Display professionalism at work and in the community as a representative of the Center.
Take an active role on department committees.
Identify actual and potential risks to patients and others, and take action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safety.
Perform charge nurse responsibilities as staffing demands and as requested.