OR RN Circulator (FT/Days) - The Woodlands Hospital
About The Position
The OR RN Circulator collaborates with physicians and the healthcare team to deliver patient care using the nursing process. The role provides professional nursing care, including nursing assessments, assistance with examinations and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records. Memorial Hermann hires registered nurses according to experience groupings: newly licensed RNs working under the supervision of an RN clinical preceptor, less than one year, 1–3 years, 3–10 years, and 10 or more years. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position scheduled from 0630 to 1500, with on-call and holiday call requirements. Operating room RN and OR Circulator RN experience are preferred.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
- Current State of Texas license, or temporary/compact license, to practice professional nursing.
- Basic Life Support certification.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Meet the experience grouping applicable to the RN level: RN I, less than 1 year; RN II, 1–3 years; RN III, 3–10 years; RN IV, 10 or more years.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Nursing degree.
- Operating Room RN experience.
- OR Circulator RN experience.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe and appropriate care to patients according to the nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient population served.
- Coordinate nursing care planning with an interdisciplinary team and make appropriate clinical decisions in the delivery of patient care.
- Collaborate with, direct, and potentially delegate to the healthcare team to achieve positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care.
- Coordinate treatment plans and develop and implement discharge or transfer plans.
- Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary evaluation of programs, process improvement, and client-centered outcomes.
- Address patients’ diverse needs throughout the continuum of care and provide service consistent with established standards.
- Adhere to regulatory requirements and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
- Promote safety for patients, staff, and visitors and follow Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including budgetary expectations for time, supplies, productivity, and quality of service.
- Maintain professional growth and development by meeting continuing education and competency requirements; support department goals and potentially serve as a preceptor, mentor, or resource to less experienced staff.
- Provide compassionate, personalized care and model Memorial Hermann’s service standards with patients and colleagues.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
