RN Circulator Outpatient 20P- OR GMT- PRN- 1st Shift

HH Health System•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

The RN identifies patient needs and prioritizes care based on continuous assessment, executes therapeutic physician orders and nursing interventions, and evaluates the patient’s response to care and progress toward expected outcomes. The RN is accountable for patient-care outcomes during the assigned shift. The role functions as an RN circulator during surgical procedures and may also function as a scrub/technician or second assistant in accordance with Huntsville Hospital policy and procedure. The RN supports orientation of new employees and stays informed about changes in practice, equipment, and quality initiatives. This position is listed as PRN and 1st shift. Experience is preferred, but new graduates are accepted. The position requires graduation from an accredited nursing school, a current Alabama nursing license, and Healthcare Provider BLS within the orientation period. Huntsville Hospital describes itself as a locally governed, nonprofit health system serving its communities. Eligible employees may have access to continuing education, Shared Governance, a Clinical Ladder, Nurse Residency, tuition assistance, child care, wellness resources, an on-site employee pharmacy and health clinic, and other benefits.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current State of Alabama nursing license.
Healthcare Provider BLS certification within the orientation period.
Ability to communicate in English with people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
Effective interpersonal relationship skills when working with a variety of people and situations.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to ongoing changes in the daily work schedule.
Absolute integrity in accurately performing and reporting surgical procedures.
Ability to display a positive attitude, cheerfulness, and willingness to assist when communicating with the public.

Nice To Haves

Nursing experience is preferred; new graduates are accepted.

Responsibilities

Initiate patient assessments based on presenting problems or needs and the physician’s medical diagnosis, following Huntsville Hospital policy.
Complete ongoing assessments and update the nursing plan of care.
Perform therapeutic interventions appropriate to the unit.
Evaluate and document the impact of nursing interventions and patient outcomes in accordance with standards of care and practice.
Document assessment findings, updated clinical priorities, therapeutic nursing interventions, patient education and discharge planning, patient responses, and progress toward outcomes.
Function as the RN circulator during surgical procedures.
Assist with orienting new employees and provide support as needed.
Stay informed about changes in practice, new equipment, and quality initiatives.
Function as a scrub/technician during surgical procedures when needed.
Function as a second assistant in accordance with Huntsville Hospital policy and procedure.

Benefits

Continuing education and on-site training and education opportunities.
Shared Governance and Clinical Ladder.
Nurse Residency program.
Tuition assistance and student loan reimbursement.
Child care.
Wellness resources.
On-site employee pharmacy and health clinic.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage for eligible employees.
Flexible spending accounts for eligible employees.
Retirement account options, including a 401(k) with organization match.
Employee discounts on phone providers, local restaurants, event tickets, apartment applications, and more.