Registered Nurse | Surgery / OR Circulator | Casual / PRN
About The Position
Hillsdale Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Casual / PRN position in the Surgery / OR Circulator role. This position involves providing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. The work schedule is casual/PRN, with a normal surgery schedule from 6:45 am to 3:15 pm, and includes being on call on a rotation. There is a potential for varied shifts based on surgical volume. Hillsdale Hospital is committed to excellence in healthcare, community service, continuous improvement, and respect for human life, managing the health needs of the local community through compassionate and highly skilled care in a clean, safe, healing environment. The hospital has been recognized as a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace in Michigan and a USA Today Top Workplace.
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.
Benefits
- Education assistance
- Continuing education - many courses offered on-site at the hospital
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
