RN - Operating Room

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Española, NM

10d • $40 - $58 • Onsite

About The Position

The OR RN Circulator provides comprehensive perioperative nursing care by coordinating patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures. The Circulator RN serves as the patient advocate in the operating room, ensuring patient safety, adherence to surgical standards, and seamless communication among the surgical team. The Espanola OR has six operating rooms.

This is a full-time position with a weekday schedule of Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The call schedule is one week per month and one full weekend per month (48 hours). Enhanced sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available for qualified candidates.

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a locally owned, not-for-profit health system with nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, it is the state's largest private employer, with nearly 14,000 employees.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing.
• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.
• ACLS certification.
• PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of patient care, direct and delegate patient care assignments based on patient acuity and staff capability, and anticipate future needs.
• Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, consult with other specialists as required, and adjust nursing care processes to support optimal care.
• Coordinate care in collaboration with the patient, family, other disciplines, physicians, and community resources or programs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the care philosophy and support patients and families.
• Ensure patients understand their rights and responsibilities, advance directives, and informed consent during admission.
• Assess and direct patient and family teaching needs and use return demonstrations and teaching aids effectively.
• Maintain professional knowledge of current nursing research, practice standards, guidelines, protocols, and hospital policies and procedures to improve care quality.
• Maintain proficiency in using equipment required for the practice.
• Communicate effectively with nursing team members and other disciplines, and participate in problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Perform on-call duties, including triaging patients by phone and visiting when needed.
• Direct educational needs related to the top 10 ICD-9 codes and diagnoses, including diabetes, wounds and postsurgical care, arthritis, newborns, Coumadin dependency, nutrition, medication instruction, pain and symptom control, and hospice care.
• Supervise home health aides in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid rules and regulations.
• Perform other functions as required.

Benefits

• Tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, and educational and career development options.
• Staff Safety wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern.
• Differentials for night and weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and eligible lead roles.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• Wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.
• Enhanced sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree