RN Circulating Nurse

Are you tired of taking call, working evenings, weekends, and holidays? Are you looking for a better work-life balance? Do you want to work somewhere with strong team cohesion? Then come join the team at APEX Surgery Center!

APEX is looking to hire a Fulltime Circulating Registered Nurse. Ophthalmology, Urology, Orthopedics, ENT, and Pain management experience preferred.

Overall Responsibility:

The Surgical Registered Nurse is responsible for the preparation and care of patient during the peri-operative period. Provide direct nursing care to patients during their surgical procedures at the Center, in accordance with AORN standards. To keep the Clinical Manager informed of problems involving patients, surgeons and equipment in the OR. To support and espouse the mission and policies of the Center.

Key tasks and responsibilities (essential functions)

1. Utilizes nursing process in assessment, evaluation, and intervention in patient care as provided in the operating room.

2. Ensure the OR is set up appropriately for each case, including using the surgeon preference card to review the supplies pulled for each case, for the next day.

3. Prior to transporting the patient from Pre-op to OR identifies the patient, reviews with the patient/ and or family member/guardian the site and procedure to be performed and ensures the completion of the medical record, including and H&P.

4. Demonstrates continued competence in assessing, treating, and caring for individuals based upon age-specific needs utilizing a developmental perspective.

5. Assist anesthesiologist before, during and after case as indicated.

6. Completes all documentation to ensure the availability of accurate and up to date information in accordance with established standards.

7. Adheres to established Center safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

8. Aware of supplies and protocols in the event an emergency arises.

9. Demonstrates the safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.

10. Communicates patient information to assure confidentiality and continuity of care.

11. Performs duties as identified by Center policies and procedures and in accordance with accepted AORN standards, state, federal, and accreditation standards.

12. Interacts with all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees in a mature, responsible manner to ensure a positive and professional surgery Center environment.

13. Other duties as assigned.

Licensure and Certification: Current Nursing License in the State of Oklahoma. BLS required; ACLS preferred, if not current should be current within three months.

Experience required: Minimum of one year experience as surgery circulating nurse.

Environmental and physical requirements - Candidate must be able to read, write and speak English fluently, have cognitive skills for math, reading, filing and sterile technique skills. Communication skills to deal well with employees, patients, families and physicians. Vision for near, mid-range, far and accommodation. Hearing for low, medium, and high pitch. Job requires physical ability for long term standing, occasional sitting, crouching, kneeling, frequent walking, reaching with reaching above head and below waist. Job risks include exposure to blood and body fluids (high), contact with chemicals, lifting of 30 - 40 pounds, and exposure to infectious disease.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Surgery

Physical Setting:

• Outpatient

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ada, OK 74820: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26