Registered Nurse | Surgery / OR Circulator Nurse

Hillsdale Hospital • Hillsdale, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Hillsdale Hospital is dedicated to excellence in healthcare community service, continued improvement, and respect for human life. We manage the health needs of our local community through compassionate and highly skilled care in our clean, safe, healing environment. Additionally, Hillsdale Hospital is a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace in Michigan and a USA Today Top Workplace! Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

• Valid Michigan RN license
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing - minimum of an associate's degree
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification (available through Hillsdale Hospital)

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in surgery is helpful but not required

Responsibilities

• Provide physical and psychosocial preparation for surgery including answering patient questions related to their surgical experience pre-operatively, intra-operatively and post-operatively.
• Work closely with physicians in assessing and treating pre and post procedure patients.
• May need to assist physicians with procedures and/or family contacts.
• Assess all O.R. patients the morning of their surgery to assess pre-operative status and verify completeness of PAT process and chart, effectively integrating, informing and involving other departments in patients’ pre-operative needs.
• Start pre-procedure IV’s.
• Provide post op patient care.
• Be aware of the post-operative condition and communicate with the surgeon when necessary.
• Assist physician and anesthesia with the care of endoscopy patients.
• Monitor and assist team members during the procedure.
• Obtain and coordinate with other departments the ordered screening tests pre-operatively: EKG-Cardiopulmonary, x-rays, lab specimens.
• Maintain appropriate documentation required in the department.
• Monitor and assure accurate recording of events on the patient record.

Benefits

• Insurance: medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability
• Paid Time Off: vacation, sick days, holidays
• Retirement: 403(b) with match
• Education assistance and continuing education - many courses offered on-site at the hospital

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees