RN Circulator- Surgery - Full Time

Martin County Hospital District•Stanton, TX

About The Position

Martin County Hospital District is seeking an RN Circulator for its surgery services. The role has primary responsibility for the total nursing care of assigned patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse plans, provides, and documents patient care across pre-operative, operating room, post-anesthesia, and discharge phases, including discharge planning and patient and family education. The position also helps ensure that care is delivered safely through performance and supervision of subordinate personnel. The RN uses the nursing process to assess patients, develop and adjust care plans, monitor responses to interventions, and communicate important information between nurses. Duties include administering medications, performing nursing skills and procedures, maintaining accurate records, supporting patient relations, and following hospital safety, infection-control, confidentiality, and aseptic practices. The position adheres to American Operating Room Standards and maintains sterile fields in accordance with infection-control policies and procedures. The RN assists anesthesia providers and physicians with procedure-related patient care and education before and after surgery. The role supports the hospital’s mission to provide high-quality, compassionate care and its vision of patient-centered primary and specialty care in a rural setting.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Knowledge of nursing theories and practices.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Current Registered Nurse license certified by the State of Texas.
PALS and ACLS certifications required.
Current CPR/BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

CNOR certification preferred.
Three years of experience as a Professional Registered Nurse in an Operating Room setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide and oversee total nursing care for assigned patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Complete comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments and obtain nursing histories to inform patient care plans.
Plan, provide, document, and evaluate patient and family care, adjusting the plan as needed based on patient response.
Implement and monitor appropriate nursing interventions and communicate vital information between nurses.
Provide education to patients, families, and others about care needs, disease prevention, and health maintenance.
Administer medications, including IV medications, blood, and blood components, according to policy and physician or anesthesia-provider orders; verify administration accuracy and complete required medication record checks.
Perform basic nursing skills and procedures, including intake and output, vital signs, physical assessments, urine testing, specimens and cultures, dressing changes, neurological assessments, personal hygiene and skin care, glucose monitoring, airway care and suctioning, oxygen administration, nasogastric tubes and tube feedings, urinary catheterization, drains, enemas, and intravenous catheterization.
Maintain accurate and timely records in accordance with hospital policy and procedures.
Provide direct patient service while maintaining a positive patient-relations atmosphere and interacting continuously with patients, families, and medical staff.
Follow aseptic procedures and precautions during direct patient contact and when handling potentially infectious materials.
Maintain effective and cordial relationships with medical staff, employees, patients, and visitors.
Support and adhere to the organization’s mission and vision; maintain confidentiality and follow hospital safety and infection-control guidelines and policies.
Adhere to American Operating Room Standards.
Perform and oversee patient care related to pre-operative, operating room, post-anesthesia care, and discharge, maintaining patient advocacy.
Maintain and perform sterile fields in accordance with infection-control policies and procedures.
Assist anesthesia providers and physicians with procedure-related patient care and pre- and post-operative education.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor or administration.