RN Circulator/ LHSH Surgical Services

Surgery Partners Careers•Lubbock, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital is seeking a dedicated RN Circulator to join their Lubbock Heart team. This physician-owned hospital specializes in cardiac, orthopedic, nephrology, urology, and general medical patients, with a focus on surgical procedures. They pride themselves on providing excellent patient care and fostering a family-like atmosphere for patients, families, physicians, and employees. The hospital features a 24-hour Emergency Department, operating rooms, cardiac catheterization labs, day surgery rooms, acute care beds, and cardiac critical care rooms.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current licensure as a nurse in the state of Texas.
BCLS and ACLS required.
2 years Critical Care experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the physician in managing diagnostic and interventional procedures and providing continuity of care.
Observe and document physiologic monitoring data and initiate appropriate action.
Address the psychosocial needs of the patient and family.
Accurately and efficiently document patient data and charges on the patient record.
Safely and appropriately administer medication and IV solutions while demonstrating accountability for tracking narcotics.
Checks patient chart for pertinent data and performs patient assessment.
Adhere to protocol designed to reduce radiation exposure.
Maintain the availability of inventory and medications based on anticipated needs; checks expiration dates and package integrity.
Identify and utilize the opportunity for professional growth and employee development.
Assure and assist with safe patient transport to other departments as needed.
Assist in the assessment of the department's efficiency by participating in quality improvement process.
Review chart for accurate charges and procedures.
Perform data entry for statistical analysis and file in the appropriate binder.
Patient implant device data entry.
Perform weekly narcotic audit per protocol.
On call duties including notifying on-call staff, adhering to protocol for response time, patient transport, and procedure setup, and notifying the physician.