RN OR Circulator (Full-Time)

JOB TITLE: RN OR Circulator (Full-Time, 30 hours per week)

This role is a full-time, 30 hour per week position (Monday-Friday) and is eligible for full-time benefits. Please note that the facility is typically closed one Friday each month.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The delivery of patient care through the framework of the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis and patient outcome) in the preoperative, interoperative and postoperative phase of the surgical patient.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Supervisor of Clinical Services

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current Registered Nurse License
Experience in the OR, sterile technique and universal precautions.
ASC experience preferred.
Current American Heart Assn. BLS required
Ability to achieve PALS & ACLS certification within 90 days of employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Experience in the Operating Room, Endoscopy center or other critical care nursing environment preferred.
CPR certification valid upon employment and Ability to achieve PALS & ACLS certification within 90 days of employment.
Graduate of approved school of Registered Nursing with current and valid licensure with Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
Knowledge of State, Federal and Accrediting Body regulations and standards related to healthcare.
Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
Ability to relate and work effectively with others
Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards.
Demonstrates proper aseptic technique.
Demonstrates efficient turnover time.
Demonstrates proper technique for obtaining blood products.
Demonstrates proper patient identification verification per policy.
Demonstrates proper surgical site identification and marking per policy.
Anticipates surgeon’s needs during surgical procedure.
Is aware of professional nursing standard and performs in accordance with them.

Benefits:

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
Life Insurance
PTO
401(k) retirement plan with a company match
And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

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