- Savannah, GA

Optim•Savannah, GA

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Optim Surgery Center is seeking a full time RN OR Circulator for the Savannah, GA location. This position offers a Sign On Bonus of $8,000 with a 2 year contract and includes NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS AND NO CALL.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
Current license as a RN
Current CPR certification required

Nice To Haves

Current ACLS and PALS preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares patient by pre-operative assessment and reassesses post-operatively on geriatric, pediatric and general population utilizing all available resources (physical examination, patient, significant others, medical record, other healthcare professionals, etc.) and documents assessment in the medical record.
Orchestrates the Surgical Time Out prior to the surgical incision being made
Assists with developing the sterile field and monitor the field continuously during the procedure
Acts as circulator to the surgeon in the surgery arena, obtaining sterile items not on the field, monitoring and set up of equipment
Performs surgical counts along with the scrub tech.
Prepares medications for the sterile field
Receives, prepares, and readies for pickup and specimens obtained during the surgery
Maintains accurate record of all nursing activities performed in the surgery rooms as well as complete documentation of medication administration
Assists with room turnover between cases and at the end of the day
Reports any problem to the surgeon
Performs technical aspects of patient care according to established policies and procedures; adapts techniques
Provides education for patient and significant others (i.e., explanation of procedures, therapeutic and adverse effects of medication, drugs and food interactions, and discharge plan
Recognizes obvious and subtle changes in patient’s physical and mental status as well as abnormal test results, notifies supervisor and/or physician.
Demonstrates the ability to initiate and direct life support measures and to perform effectively in Emergency Code.
Helps to ensure that all medical and surgical supplies are maintained and available throughout the surgery center. Stocks recovery, and operating rooms as well as anesthesia supply cart.
Attends required meetings and participates in committees requested.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Acts as a preceptor for new employees as assigned.
Demonstrates responsibility for the proper use and keeping of all controlled medications kept in the surgery center, and monitors the administration and documentation of use.
Performs in scrub nurse role as needed if trained
Performs all other duties as assigned by management.