RN Circulator Operating room or PreOp

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Signing bonus

Position: RN Circulator, Operating Room / Pre-Op

Location:

Lamar, CO 81052

Duration: 13 Weeks Contract (Extension Possible)

Shift: Day Shift 6:30am-2:30pm M-F with some call coverage on weekends. May need to work late on high case load days

Pay Rate Range: $79/hour to $84/hour

Facility: 3/OR Suites with 3/PACU & Pre-op area, 1/anesthesia provider

General, OB/GYN, Ophth (cataract surgery) & Orthopedics surgeries once to twice a month

The RN is responsible for providing direct patient care within all 3/scope of practice within surgical services; see listing below.

• Must have experience in all 3 areas:
  1) Pre-op
  2) OR/Circulator
  3) PACU. The RN will function as a primary caregiver and must be able to function in all three areas.

Conducts assessments, documents care, provides emotional support, coordinates transfers, recovers patients, circulates cases, assists with processing instruments/equipment in central sterilizing, and prepares patients for surgery. Assists other staff members and provides patient education. Knowledge of and/or interest in technical procedures and care. Adheres to infection control principles and general policies of the department. Follows national standards through IAHCSMM, AORN, ASGE, and ASPAN.

Reports directly to the Surgical Services Manager and/or her designee.

Mental:
Able to perform effectively in highly stressful situations. Able to interact effectively with a wide variety of people and have good communication skills.

Long periods of standing, walking, and heavy lifting. Exposure to blood and body fluids, unpleasant sights, smells and infectious diseases possible.

Education:

RN graduate with current Colorado licensure.

Experience:

3 years Pre-op/OR/PACU experience preferred.

Skills:

ACLS certification, CNOR preferred, scrub experience preferred also.