RN Circulator/cv LHSH Surgical Services

Surgery Partners•Lubbock, TX

About The Position

Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital is seeking a dedicated RN Circulator for its Surgical Services team. The role supports diagnostic and interventional procedures, provides continuity of care, monitors patients, and collaborates with physicians and other staff. The hospital describes its workplace as a family atmosphere centered on teamwork and diversity, and it provides an individually tailored 6–12 week orientation, advancement opportunities, a career ladder, and multi-unit training opportunities. The position is full-time days and includes on-call duties. The RN Circulator supports patient care from assessment and chart review through procedure assistance, documentation, medication administration, transport, and follow-up tasks. The role also contributes to department quality improvement and completes assigned records, data-entry, and audit work.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current licensure as a nurse in the state of Texas.
Current BLS certification.
Current ACLS certification.
At least 1 year of operating room experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the physician in managing diagnostic and interventional procedures and provide continuity of care.
Observe and document physiologic monitoring data and initiate appropriate action.
Address the psychosocial needs of patients and their families.
Accurately and efficiently document patient data and charges in the patient record.
Safely administer medications and IV solutions and maintain accountability for tracking narcotics.
Review patient charts for pertinent data and perform patient assessments.
Follow protocols designed to reduce radiation exposure.
Maintain inventory and medication availability based on anticipated needs; check expiration dates and package integrity.
Identify and use opportunities for professional growth and employee development.
Assist with safe patient transport to other departments as needed.
Participate in quality improvement processes to help assess department efficiency.
Review charts for accurate charges and procedures.
Enter data for statistical analysis and file it in the appropriate binder.
Enter patient implant device data.
Perform weekly narcotic audits according to protocol.
Notify on-call staff and physicians as required.
Follow protocols for appropriate response time, patient transport, and timely procedure setup.
Perform additional duties as assigned.