Registered Nurse - OR Circulator

Surgery Partners•Bryan, TX

69d

About The Position

Directs and/or provides professional perioperative nursing care for an assigned group of patients across the age continuum. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to direct or provide nursing care. Provides supervision and guidance to other members of the operating room staff; and may be authorized, in the absence of the Director of the Operating Room, to make decisions affecting the operating of the surgical suite. Serves as a professional and technical subject matter expert for at least two surgical services. Demonstrates the abilities and willingness to float to other patient care areas (Pre-op, PACU) and Central Sterile Department to enhance organizational efficiency. The Registered Nurse Circulator works shifts as assigned by the Department Head. Weekday, weekend and holiday call are assigned on a rotating basis. May occasionally work past assigned shift due to extenuating circumstances related to the care and safety of a patient(s). May be assigned additional duties within scope of practice, including but not limited to central sterile duties.

Requirements

Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
Registered Nurse; Current licensure in the State of Texas
Must have BLS and renew every 2 years prior to expiration.
ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of employment or sooner if covering call or conscious sedation and renew both every 2 years prior to expiration.
Ability to relate and work effectively with others
Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards
Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement
Is aware of professional nursing standard and performs in accordance with them

Nice To Haves

Certification as a perioperative nurse (CNOR) preferred
Previous experience as a perioperative nurse preferred but may receive on the job training here at TPCH

Responsibilities

Directs and/or provides professional perioperative nursing care for an assigned group of patients across the age continuum.
Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to direct or provide nursing care.
Provides supervision and guidance to other members of the operating room staff
May be authorized, in the absence of the Director of the Operating Room, to make decisions affecting the operating of the surgical suite.
Serves as a professional and technical subject matter expert for at least two surgical services.
Demonstrates the abilities and willingness to float to other patient care areas (Pre-op, PACU) and Central Sterile Department to enhance organizational efficiency.
Works shifts as assigned by the Department Head.
Weekday, weekend and holiday call are assigned on a rotating basis.
May occasionally work past assigned shift due to extenuating circumstances related to the care and safety of a patient(s).
May be assigned additional duties within scope of practice, including but not limited to central sterile duties.