Registered Nurse OR Circulator - Periop 101 Trainee

Registered Nurse Or Circulator Trainee

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is looking for Registered Nurse OR Circulator Trainees in beautiful Fairbanks, Alaska. This Surgical Services Registered Nurse Circulator Trainee position will join a dynamic Peri-Operative Department team. The successful candidate will be willing to commit to the program for three years.

Periop 101 is a comprehensive, blended educational program that is:

• Developed by AORN's expert perioperative nurse authors
• Based on AORN's latest, evidence-based Guidelines of Perioperative Practice

This program combines a standardized, evidence-based online curriculum and textbook readings with hands-on skills labs and a clinical practicum. Plus, all Periop 101 students receive a 1-year complimentary AORN membership.

Here is our Surgery specific simulation room where Periop 101 candidates can expect to receive hands-on training!

While working in an acute care environment, this position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents nursing care of acute patients. This position provides care in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice, utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under his/her direction.

This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data, plan, provide, and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

Full time, 40 hours/week, 10 hour shifts, flexible schedule and on call hours required.

* Periop 101 training requires a three year commitment*

• Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, and discharge planning needs.
• Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input.
• Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation, and supervision of the activities of the health care team.
• Evaluates patient and family response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed.
• Documents assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in the patient record.
• Provides care based on the best evidence available, and may participate in research activities within clinical practice.
• Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care.
• Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.

Must possess a valid current or temporary Alaska RN license. Requires the knowledge and skills normally demonstrated by an Associate's degree in nursing. BLS certification is required. May require ACLS, PALS, or additional certification and/or continuing education based on area of practice.

Must have minimum of 2 years RN experience in any specialty. Requires creative thinking, prioritizing, and flexible problem solving skills. Also requires the ability to communicate clearly in both verbal and written forms. Bachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification preferred. Experience working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Nurse in the specialty area. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.