RN Circulator - Outpatient Surgery Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Greenville, SC

87d

About The Position

The Surgical Services Registered Nurse (RN) delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patient’s problems/needs, and evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care; coordinates, provides and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members.

Requirements

• Current RN License in the state of practice or covered by compact (required).
• BLS Basic Life Support certification.
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support or PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire).
• CNOR Certified Perioperative Nurse (preferred).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred).
• 2 years of Critical Care experience (preferred).
• Completion of OR internship program (preferred).
• Successful completion of Periop 101 (preferred).

Nice To Haves

• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
• Knowledge of AORN and SGNA standards and best practices.
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Analyzes assessment data and creates a plan of care.
• Implements treatment and evaluates treatment effectiveness.
• Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures.
• Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments.
• Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department.
• Delegates tasks and functions according to applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
• Manages the nursing care of the patient within the OR and coordinates the needs of the surgical team.
• Provides preop, intraop, and post-op care, including assessment and discharge instructions.
• Anticipates the scrub nurse’s needs and operates equipment.
• Responsible for reprocessing if on Endoscopy team.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree