Registered Nurse, Surgery

Job Details

Job Location:

Amberwell Atchison
- Atchison, KS 66002

Position Type:
Part Time
- Benefit Eligible

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Travel Percentage:
Travel Between Amberwell Locations

Job Shift: Day

Job Category:
Nursing
- Hospital

• Medication administration
• Preparing patients for surgical procedures
• Preoperative patient teaching and instructions
• Obtains surgical consent and ensures the patients questions and concerns about the procedure is addressed prior to the procedure
• Obtains all required documentation for the medical record to ensure the patient is appropriately prepared for their surgical procedure
• Physical assessment
• Expert in IV placement
• Proficient with ultrasound IV placement
• Proficient caring for and preparing patients of all ages for surgical procedures

• Medication administration
• The OR Circulator is the "Gate Keeper" and ensures patients are informed, consented for scheduled procedures, and the medical record is completed prior to the start of the procedure
• The OR Circulator works directly with the Surgeon, Anesthesia, and the OR Team to ensure the OR suite is set up according to the scheduled procedure and surgeon preferences
• The OR Circulator should display great communication skills, leadership qualities, critical thinking, high level coordination when the surgery schedule changes, and delivers safe care for the patient during the surgical procedure
• The OR Circulator is the expert in sterile technique and has a sterile conscious. The OR Circulator always applies sterile conscious when setting up for surgical procedure and during the surgical procedure
• The OR Circulator displays the ability to perform under pressure with a calm and responsive attitude and thrives in a high stress environment

• Medication administration
• Knowledgeable with Phase I, Phase II, and Post operative discharge instructions for post-operative patients of all ages
• Proficient in monitoring patients transiting from Phase I to Phase II post anesthesia care
• Knowledgeable and comfortable with post-operative airway management
• Excellent communication skills and collaboration with Anesthesia Care Providers, Surgeons and their assistants

• Minimum
  
  Required Experience:
  
  New Registered Nurse Graduate
• Preferred Experience:
  
  2+ year experience in Pre-Operative, Post-Operative, and or OR Circulating nursing

• Minimum Required
  
  Education:
  
  Associates of Nursing
• Preferred Education:
  
  Bachelor of Health Science in Nursing

• Minimum Required Licenses:
  Registered Nurse license
• Preferred Licenses: N/A

• Minimum
  
  Required:
  
  BLS, ACLS, PALS
• Preferred
  
  Certifications:
  
  CNOR