Regional Eye Center (REC) is currently hiring for a Casual Registered Nurse/OR Circulator in our Hutchinson Ambulatory Surgery Center.

• Evaluation of self-practice in context with professional practice standards and relevant statutes and regulations.
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge in nursing practice.
• Obtains patients’ medical history and performs physical assessment for assigned patients.
• Presents the historical and physical data to the physician to aid in determining the diagnostic and therapeutic measures necessary to correct the patient’s problem.
• Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and/or practice policy including patient and family instruction; explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding and allay apprehension.
• Prepares equipment and aids Physician during treatment and examination of patient; administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques; prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies for surgery.
• Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions and notifies Physician of patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents; takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient.
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient; responds to emergency situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures and protocol.
• Participates in training of personnel.

• Responsible for preparing the patient for the anticipated surgical procedure, including obtaining an informed consent, completing a pre-operative patient assessment and performing any procedure or administering medications required to prepare the patient for surgery.
• Communicates with the circulating nurse, the recovery room nurse, the anesthesia care provider and the surgeon to coordinate a safe and comfortable surgical experience.
• She/He participates in patient education, makes nursing diagnoses and plans nursing care.

• Responsible for patient assessment and maintaining the patients safety in recovering from anesthetic and surgical medications
• Responsible for ensuring that the patient understands their post-operative care requirements
• Collaborates with other peri-operative nursing staff, anesthesia care providers and the surgeon
• Assesses patient outcomes
• Other duties as assigned.

• Assesses patient condition before, during and after the procedure to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Responsible for maintaining sterile technique in the operating room to ensure patient safety
• Supervises any unlicensed assertive personnel in the operating room.
• Responsible for ensuring that postoperative physician orders are communicated to the recovery room nursing staff for implementation.
• Develops a plan of care and evaluates patient outcomes.
• Maintains a safe and comfortable environment for the patient.

• A current and up to date MN Registered Nurse (RN) License is required
• A current and up to date BLS certification is required
• ACLS is required within 6 months of hire