Description

Idaho Falls Community Hospital is looking for an Operating Room Circulator RN to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY: The Operating Room Circulator RN is responsible for the delivery and documentation of patient care during the intra-operative period. The RN will assess the patients needs, physiologically as well as emotionally, and plan nursing care accordingly. The nursing role during this phase focuses on providing quality patient care through familiarity with and adherence to policies and procedures, and standards of practice for perioperative nursing. She/he will also monitor compliance to established standards and policies and procedures for surgical scrubs. He/she will facilitate and demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors at all times.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operating Room RN:

1. Performs the perioperative nursing role to include preoperative assessment of the patient, nursing care plan formulation, operative care plan implementation, and postoperative evaluation of the patients response/outcome. Also evaluates the effectiveness and appropriateness of nursing care provided with documentation of such.
2. Demonstrates understanding and utilization of principles of asepsis in all duties.
3. Assists in the setting up and performance of cases by assembly of equipment and supplies according to sterile technique.
4. Assists in the setting up and performance of cases by opening of sterile pack, instruments, and supplies according to sterile technique.
5. Prepares each patient for surgery by: positioning the patient in the appropriate position, preparing the patients operative site, confirming the procedure and site according to the surgeons history and physical and operating room team, and helping move the patient to and from the operating table.
6. Assists anesthesia personnel with the intubation/extubation of patients, the monitoring of fluid volume balance, the administration of blood/blood products, and the thermo-regulation of the patient.
7. Performs surgical counts (sponges, sharps, and instruments) and documents nursing care on legal records.
8. Handles specimens according to proper procedure.
9. Assists in the clean-up of the operating room following surgery, including proper disposal of used supplies and sharps.
10. Assumes responsibility for intra-operative patient safety related to positioning activities, the use of equipment, and the use of chemicals and solutions.
11. Is responsible for complete and thorough performance of assigned tasks, addressing specific needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients as necessary.
12. Acts as the nursing advocate for the patient, upholding the patients rights. Collaborates with other professional team members.
13. Monitors the patients level of consciousness, electrocardiogram, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation during local anesthetic procedures.
14. Uses supplies conservatively and efficiently.
15. Performs infection control activities to include observation of the surgical team during procedures, taking corrective actions as needed to maintain aseptic technique. Provides a surgically clean environment for patient care. Ensures the sterility of supplies and instrumentation used during operative procedures.
16. Adheres to and practices Idaho Falls Community Hospital Compliance Program and participates in Performance Improvement activities.
17. Performs on call duties for emergency surgeries after duty hours and weekends on a rotating basis.
18. Is knowledgeable of policies and procedures of the department and facility.
19. Maintains professional competency through appropriate continuing education.
20. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein, or as assigned by the Surgery Team Leader, Surgical Services Manager.
21. Cover in Pre-op/PACU areas as needed.

Duties of the RN if Surgery Team Leader:

1. Make copies of the surgery schedule for RNs and anesthesia providers.
2. Reviews and updates the surgery schedule and staffing if needed.
3. Be available by the surgery phone for questions and concerns.
4. Coordinates the flow of patients and assignments.

Supervises and trouble-shoots the operations of the department for the day.

BENEFITS:

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Mountain View Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

ABOUT IDAHO FALLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL:

At Idaho Falls Community Hospital, helping our community get better is our number one priority. We are committed to providing compassionate, emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to have a state-of-the-art Emergency Department, a stroke and diagnostic cardiac center, and a trauma center.

Our work environment is collaborative, purpose driven and people centric. Our culture is unique and it is what makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference, we have a place for you on our team.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Idaho required. Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification required. CNOR certification preferred.

Experience: Operating room experience preferred. Neurologic and Cardiovascular experience preferred.

Equipment/Technology: Basic Computer Skills Required.

Language/Communication: Must have the ability to effectively read, write, and speak English.

Mathematical Skills: Must be able to calculate medication doses and other medication related calculations.

Mental Capabilities: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Can adapt to rapidly changing workloads due to changes in the surgery census. Can frequently and consistently make sound judgments.

Interpersonal: Works well with others.

Performance: Can work well under pressure and meet multiple and competing deadlines.