What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Circulator Full Time Surgical Center position at Black Canyon Surgical Center?
NO NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, OR HOLIDAYS!!!
Benefits : Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, paid holidays, bereavement leave, 401K, 401K company match up to 4%, HSA, profit sharing, group life (full-time only), long term-disability insurance (full-time only).
Description : We are currently seeking a full-time RN Circulator to join our team. The Circulating Nurse will assess the perioperative needs of individual patients including but not limited to adult, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients. They will provide direct patient care, at a proficient level, using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Duties :
- Prepares room, equipment and supplies needed for procedure. Assists anesthesia in obtaining supplies.
- Opens sterile packs and supplies, using Surgeon's preference card for specific requests.
- Perform preoperative assessment of patient and brings patient to operating room suite.
- Positions patient for safe functional alignment, exposure of surgical site and to provide physical support.
- Prepares patient's operative site, again confirming procedure and site with Surgeon's history and physical and the operating room team.
- Performs sponge, needle and instrument counts, if required.
Occupational Exposure : Category I exposure to bloodborne pathogens, frequent exposure to chemical hazards and may encounter radiation hazards.
Qualifications : Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado, Current BLS, PALS, AND ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire, demonstrates ability to stand and / or walk at least five hours per day, demonstrates ability to lift and / or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis, demonstrates ability to push / pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.
Experience : Experience as an operating room circulating nurse and endoscopy nurse preferred. Orientation is based on knowledge and experience.
Job Knowledge : Encompass a wide range of nursing, psycho-social and medical information which includes nursing process, communication and problem solving, assessment and prioritizing skills.
Salary Range : $36.58 - $52.48 / hr. Compensation for this role will depend on a number of factors, including candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.
Salary : $37 - $52