What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Circulator position at MedHQ?
Join Our Team at Bronson Orthopedic Surgery Center!
Bronson Orthopedic Surgery Center is seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) Circulator to join our team at our state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated RN looking for a full-time role in a collaborative and fast-paced surgical setting.
Main function
The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients in compliance with, but not limited to, recognized Standards of Practice and State Practice Act Standards, and organization protocols, policies, procedures, and guidelines. Supervises and directs patient care in the operating room.
Duties, Responsibilities, Competencies
- Assess patient and family needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients.
- Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management.
- Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and in effective turnover time.
- Prepares the operating room according to requirements of patient/procedure to be performed.
· Implements plan of care safely and effectively and provides safe environment, including, but not limited to:
o positioning patient safely, padding bony prominences and ensuring respiratory and circulatory protection
o ensuring correct prepping and draping procedures
o conducting “time out” process prior to incision to ensure correct patient, correct procedures and correct surgical site.
o ensure asepsis during all procedures. Opens and presents sterile items to sterile field aseptically; ensures supplies are not expired.
o accounting for all sponges, needles, sharps, during and after the procedures and documenting appropriately
o including promoting positive communication with all team members
· Anticipates needs of surgical team and assists anesthesia personnel by supporting patient during administration of anesthesia
- Maintains current knowledge, certification, and licensure. Pursues growth and development.
- Functions as a role model for current and new staff.
- Demonstrates a professional manner.
- Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, center/service safely, and specific job-related hazards.
- Follows the center exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
- Assumes other duties as assigned.
Education / Licensure / Certification Requirements
Required:
- Must possess a current (state) license as a Registered Nurse.
- Minimum of two years OR nursing experience.
- BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications
Preferred:
- Prior Scrub Experience strongly desired
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- ASC experience
Salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications.
Salary : $32 - $44