RN - Operating Room Circulator FTE

Overview

Position: RN - Operating Room Circulator - .8 FTE

Location: Dodgeville, WI

Job : 697

# of Openings: 1

Position Title: Operating Room Circulator

Location: Upland Hills Health - Dodgeville Hospital Campus

Role & Department: Operating Room Circulator in the Surgical Services Department

Hours & Shift: Part-time (.8 FTE) day shift position, Monday through Friday schedule, with on-call responsibilities

• The RN OR Circulator is responsible to see that the plan of care is carried out through performance and/or leadership of subordinate personnel
• This nursing unit cares for patients on a 24/7 basis
• Staff may be asked to work alternate shifts at times
• The RN OR Circulator may be required to cross-train to another patient care area within the Surgery Department depending on staffing needs
• Typically, the RN OR Circulator will cross-train to the Pre-op PACU
• Cross-training will occur after one year of experience in the current RN role or after discussions with the department manager
• Must ensure high standards of quality care and customer service, with a detailed patient safety focus
• Represent Upland Hills Health positively in community relations and external interactions
• Maintain professional conduct and adhere to organizational policies and regulatory requirements
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies

• The RN OR Circulator is responsible for assessing the spiritual, emotional, and physiological needs of the pre-operative, peri-operative, and post-operative patients; and planning the nursing care to meet these needs
• Candidates should be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Be licensed and have a current registration as a professional nurse in the State of Wisconsin
• Previous experience in an RN OR Circulator role is preferred
• Continued interest in professional growth through attendance of continuing education, in-services, and participation in professional organizations
• Membership in professional organizations preferred
• Certification in practice specialty preferred
• Ability to communicate exceptionally well (verbally and written)
• Ability to plan, direct and/or implement and evaluate the nursing care delivered to patients
• Participation on one or more councils/committees of value to the Organization
• ACLS, PALS, BLS certifications are required for RN Circulator
• Be very dependable and have some flexibility with their personal schedules
• Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite Applications is beneficial

• Comprehensive benefits packages available for both part and full-time employees
• Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits begin to accrue on day one
• Retirement Plan with matching dollars available
• Two wellness center facilities that employees are eligible to use free of charge & a minimal fee for spouses
• Many Employer Sponsored Events held throughout the year to celebrate our employees

Upland Hills Health (UHH) consistently ranks as a very high performing health care institution in Southwestern Wisconsin. Located just 40 minutes from Madison, WI and as well from Dubuque, IA, the area is surrounded by wonderful communities and beautiful scenery. For over 100 years, Upland Hills Health has been dedicated to the promise of offering the highest standard of healthcare. Our community-minded staff emphasizes providing quality, comprehensive healthcare while offering a comfortable, neighborly welcome to everyone who walks through our doors.

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