Surgery Center RN - OR Circulator; FTE

You’ll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006.

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Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full- and part-time employees (minimum of 20 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.  for more information or download the Employee Benefits Guide.

Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years.  to learn more!

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Location:

SURGERY CENTER (BILLINGS CLINIC SURGERY CENTER)
Job

Shift: Day
Employment Status:
Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage: DOE: $37.11 - $46.39

The successful Surgery Center RN will be an integral component in facilitating patient flow and throughput while maintaining high levels of quality care which are consistent with recognized national nursing standards, legal requirements and Surgery Center policies and procedures. Duties will encompass the operating room, pre‑operative care or post‑operative care to include both phase 1 and phase 2 recovery.

• Direct all nursing activities relating to the procedures performed. Evaluate and complete assessment of patient needs to provide supportive care before, during and after surgery and maintain complete and accurate records. Recognize and interpret symptoms indicative of changes in condition of patient. Communicate pertinent information to co-workers and work collaboratively with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout the patient’s experience.
• Assist in patient education during all phases of the patient’s experience. Ensure informed signed consents are completed prior to administration of sedation.
• Prepare all records pertaining to the procedure. Reconcile medication history, review and interpret a variety of diagnostic tests (i.e., EKG, O2 oximetry, radiology exams, etc.) and laboratory results accurately to identify any potential contraindications or implications.
• Maintain equipment and supplies to include cleaning and disinfection of equipment, operate and troubleshoot specialized equipment and patient monitoring equipment, anticipate and assist with maintaining adequate inventory of supplies and medications. Post procedure, assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time used. Direct and assist with the cleaning and restocking of operating rooms at the completion of assignments. Assist in crash cart maintenance and defibrillator checks.
• Provide oversight and direction to other Surgery Center…