RN - OR / Surgery Circulator - Full time

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • Meridian, MS

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About The Position

This registered nurse position acts as a leader in providing patient care using the nursing process and working within the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code for Nurses, and the Scope and Standards of Practice. The nurse delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; is accountable for quality patient outcomes; and demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity. The role supports unit and department goals and demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability while supporting the employer’s nursing philosophy.

The position requires effective patient-care delivery, patient and family education, leadership and coordination of nursing resources, interdisciplinary teamwork, and the use of data to promote change and optimal outcomes. The nurse adapts communication and care to the needs of each patient population, including respecting privacy, explaining services and procedures, and requesting permission. The role also requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, as well as the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct.

The role is performed in a healthcare patient-care environment and involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, specimens that may contain communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. The physical demands are classified as Heavy Work, including exerting 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good time-management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be self-directed.
• Good interpersonal, leadership, and delegation skills; ability to exercise good judgment and supervise or manage others.
• Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Certification in a clinical specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process effectively in the delivery of patient care.
• Assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies appropriate to patients, families, and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team resources, including human and fiscal resources, and serve as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Use data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in pursuit of optimal outcomes.
• Support customer satisfaction, employee morale, and improvement in the nursing profession.
• Adapt behavior and communication to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct, patient or employee safety concerns, patient privacy concerns, and other compliance-related concerns.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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