Registered Nurse | Surgery / OR Circulator | Casual / PRN

Hillsdale Hospital•Hillsdale Township, MI

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Casual / PRN Registered Nurse position in the Surgery/OR department. The typical work schedule is Monday to Friday, 6:45 am – 3:15 pm, with the potential for varied shifts based on surgical volume. The role also includes being on call on a rotation.

Requirements

Valid Michigan RN license
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing - minimum of an associate's degree
Must possess the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and condition of the patient
BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification (available through Hillsdale Hospital)

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in surgery is strongly preferred

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 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.