Registered Nurse - OR Circulator PRN
Company: Surgery Partners
Location: Bryan
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
DescriptionJob Summary:
Directs and/or provides professional perioperative nursing care for
an assigned group of patients across the age continuum. Utilizes
the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and
evaluation to direct or provide nursing care. Provides supervision
and guidance to other members of the operating room staff; and may
be authorized, in the absence of the Director of the Operating
Room, to make decisions affecting the operating of the surgical
suite. Serves as a professional and technical subject matter expert
for at least two surgical services. Demonstrates the abilities and
willingness to float to other patient care areas (Pre-op, PACU) and
Central Sterile Department to enhance organizational efficiency.
The Registered Nurse Circulator works shifts as assigned by the
Department Head. Weekday, weekend and holiday call are assigned on
a rotating basis. May occasionally work past assigned shift due to
extenuating circumstances related to the care and safety of a
patient(s). May be assigned additional duties within scope of
practice, including but not limited to central sterile duties.
Physical Requirements:
May be expected to lift up to 50 pounds or up to 150 pounds with
assistance. May be expected to push or pull 500 pounds with
assistance. Work is of medium demand; walking or standing most of
the time while on duty. Visual and auditory acuity and manual
dexterity essential to performing designated duties required.
Optimal auditory acuity required. Manual dexterity involving the
handling of equipment and instruments or armamentarium is essential
to performing assigned duties. Physical conditions are clean, neat
and well-lit. May be subjected to unpleasant sights and odors,
stressful situations and hazardous or infectious agents where
judgment as to precautions needed to be taken is essential. Climate
control and ambient temperature variances may be experienced and
required by patient care and needs of the surgical team. Exposure
to limited amounts of radiation, hazardous chemicals or substances
and infectious disease processes are a possibility. Hours of duty
may be irregular or unexpectedly extended due to the requirements
of the daily surgical schedule.
OSHA Exposure Classification:
Job Classification I. Direct contact with blood or other body
fluids to which universal precautions apply. Personal protective
equipment is made available and must be worn.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Ability:
* Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
* Registered Nurse; Current licensure in the State of Texas
* Certification as a perioperative nurse (CNOR) preferred
* Must have BLS and renew every 2 years prior to expiration.
* ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of employment or sooner if
covering call or conscious sedation and renew both every 2 years
prior to expiration.
* Previous experience as a perioperative nurse preferred but may
receive on the job training here at TPCH
* Ability to relate and work effectively with others
* Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications
for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation
standards
* Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational
activities for own professional advancement
* Is aware of professional nursing standard and performs in
accordance with them
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