What are the responsibilities and job description for the Circulating Nurse (RN)- Hospital position at Alomere Health?

Department

Nursing- Surgical Services

Unit

Operating Room

Employment Status :

Part Time (.9) 72 hours per pay period

Benefit Status

Full Time

Benefits include

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employee Health Clinic (health ) : Our health clinic provides office visits and prescription medications for little to no cost to Alomere Health employees and their dependents who are on a medical insurance plan
Retirement Savings (P.E.R.A)- All eligible employees of Alomere Health are automatically enrolled in PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association). All eligible employees contribute 6.5% of their salary to PERA and Alomere Health contributes 7.5%
Please see more details about our benefits here : Jobs in Alexandria, MN - Alomere Health

Hours

Variable :

Shifts begin from 6 : 00am to 9 : 00am and shifts conclude between 2 : 30pm and 5 : 30pm

Position Objective

The circulating nurse serves as the patient advocate while the patient is most vulnerable. The circulating nurse is responsible for managing all nursing care within the operating room, observing the surgical team from a broad perspective, and assisting the team to create and maintain a safe, comfortable environment for the patient's surgery.

Essential Responsibilities

Conform with and provide nursing care according to the Physician orders, in compliance with recognized nursing standards and State / Federal regulations

Monitor patient progress and identify any changes in status, acting on those changes to insure patient comfort and safety

Perform routine nursing care to assigned patients, while utilizing age specific and universal precaution practices at all times

Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans

Conduct pre- and post-operative evaluation

Ensure that operating on correct patient and the correct procedure is being performed

Administer medications and treatments

Report adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse

Record all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms

Prep operating room for patient / procedure

Initiate patient education plan, as prescribed by Physician

Perform other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting

Assist in positioning, responding to comfort / safety of patient

Provide for accurate care and handling of specimens

Observe and enforce strict standards of asepsis

Observe, check and monitor all equipment used during surgery to confirm they are running smoothly

Manage documentation of care throughout the perioperative experience

Perform operating room cleaning in accordance in accordance to infection control policies

Other Responsibilities

Perform all other related duties as assigned in a professional and responsive manner

Demonstrate the ability to use relevant equipment

Support, understand, and promote Alomere Health's mission, vision, values, policies and procedures

Ability to meet the work schedule requirements with flexibility dependent upon the needs of the department

Foster respectful working relationships with professional colleagues, patients, families, and general public regardless of age, gender, lifestyle, culture, beliefs, race, socioeconomic class, or ability

Required Qualifications

Graduate of one of the following approved professional nursing schools : Two-year Associate's Degree Program; Three-year Diploma Program; or Four-year BSN Program

Must have completed Peri-op course or have previous OR experience

Active or current registration / licensure in the state of Minnesota

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's and / or Master's Degree in Nursing

Certified Operating Room Nurse

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Facilitate communication to the patient's family and members of the operating team

Nurse must support the mission, goals, policies and standards of the nursing department and hospital to ensure excellence in nursing practice

Must participate in professional growth and self-development activities to ensure accountability for own professional nursing practice

Promote an environment that encourages individual growth and nurtures professional practice

Utilize experience and educational skills to assume an active role in orienting / teaching of staff

Supervisory Responsibilities

Coordinate and direct unit operation so that patient / family needs are met and staff is efficiently utilized

The Charge Nurse is responsible for the assignment of nursing personnel to patient care and other responsibilities consistent with patient needs and staff competence

The Registered Nurse provides supervision of patient care provided by the LPN and / or Patient Care Assistants

Internal Applicants

Will not be combined with other positions. Will be scheduled a majority of shifts in OR.

License or Certification

Active and current registration / licensure in the state of Minnesota

Union Position

Applicants must be able to meet the physical demands of the position. A Functional Job Description for this position is on file in the Human Resources Office and is available to all applicants for review.

All job offers to persons that are not currently employed by Alomere Health will be conditional based on favorable references and successful completion of both a criminal background check and a drug test.

I certify that the facts set forth in this employment application (and any accompanying resume) are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification, omission, misrepresentation, or concealment of information on this application may be sufficient grounds for disqualification from further consideration for hire or immediate discharge

I authorize Alomere Health to verify the information contained in this employment application and to investigate my personal or employment history. I also authorize any former school, employer, person, firm, corporation, credit agency, or government agency to provide to Alomere Health information they may have about me. In consideration of Alomere Health's review of this application.

I further agree that, if employed, I will conform my conduct to Alomere rules and understand that unless otherwise specifically agreed to in writing; my employment can be terminated at any time with or without cause, and with or without notice, at my option or at the option of Alomere Health.

I understand that no personnel recruiter, interviewer, or other representative of Alomere Health other than the CEO has authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time. I also understand that this application and any employment manuals / handbooks that may be distributed to me during the course of my employment shall not be construed as a contract.

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