Registered Nurse - OR Circulator, Orthopedics; Part Time

Position Summary

Must be able to function independently in a fast-paced work environment. Teamwork and priority setting is a must. One year of operating room experience and orthopedic experience preferred. Primarily day shift with varying start times ). Possibility to work one Saturday shift during fourth quarter based on surgical volumes.

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care in ambulatory settings. Patient care may be a direct activity of the RN, or it may be to coordinate and supervise patient care provided by assistive personnel. Utilizes a systematic approach to nursing practice incorporating assessment, planning, nursing diagnosis, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, recognized professional standards and Park Nicollet Health Services policy.

Previous experience preferred in the designated area.

.50 FTE, Part-time. Day shift, variable start times from 6am - 9am. End of day peel, may work over 8hr shift if cases still going.

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination: BSN / Baccalaureate degree in nursing
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification: Valid Minnesota Registered Nurse License
• BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines.

• Proven proficiency in the operation of the following:
  Personal Computer, Telephone, Fax Machine, Photocopier, Printer, and electronic medical record.
• Legal and policy familiarity: This position requires familiarity and compliance with matters of law, regulations and internal policies affecting the employment relationship, including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, discrimination, and harassment laws.
• Clinical knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!