RN - OR CIRCULATOR (REQ 3507)

Job description

3507 RN - OR CIRCULATOR (REQ 3507) INTERNAL SURGICAL SERVICES Homer , AK Nursing Full Time , Days + call shifts Req # 3507

POSITION PURPOSE :

The Operating Room RN provides direct patient care to pediatric through geriatric patient populations, in the operative setting as both a valued team member and patient advocate. Duties include, but are not limited to, surgical assessments, overseeing the surgical suite, charting care given and supplies/equipment used, along with preparation of the surgical suite for cases. Postoperative care duties include, but are not limited to, assessments with anesthesia/surgical recovery and assistance of a PACU RN in the recovery area.

NATURE AND SCOPE :

The Perioperative Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing (or delegating), and evaluating patient care preoperatively, intraoperatively and immediately post operatively. Standards of perioperative nursing practice have been established by the Association of Operative Registered Nurses, the Alaska State Board of Nursing, state statute, and the American Nurses Association. The Perioperative Registered Nurse performs all of the activities required to provide perioperative care within the surgical area.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

The Operating Room RN must maintain all certifications to be committed to patient safety, and possess keen observation and assessment skills. Previous Operating Room, ICU, PACU, and/or Emergency Room experience is highly useful and recommended. The RN must be able to deal effectively and quickly in highly emergent situations, as well as maintain composure in dealing with all clientele involved in the perioperative setting. He/she will embrace, support and adopt evidence-based care standards and continuing education that ensures quality improvements and patient safety regulatory requirements for best practices and licensure.

EDUCATION/ JOB CRITERIA :

1. Active Alaska Registered Nurse license
2. Current BLS and ACLS
3. Current PALS certification or obtain within 6 months of hire
4. Prior experience in the operating room and/or critical care area (ICU, ER, PACU) preferred
5. CNOR preferred
6. Ability/willingness to work flexible hours
7. Ability/willingness to take necessary call
8. Demonstrates excellent observation and documentation skills
9. Demonstrates excellence in working with surgical client population
10. Demonstrates full understanding of patient safety and privacy rights
11. Demonstrates ability to maintain critical skills under extreme duress
12. Willingness to float/cross-train to all areas within department
13. Willingness to assist in special projects as assigned
14. Team player

ENVIRONMENT:

South Peninsula Hospital's Surgery Department is located on the second floor of the facility. The working environment can be made complex by patient problems, family members concerns, physician needs and critical emergency situations. Surgeon and Anesthesia Provider requirements are complex and attention to detail is critical. The position requires the ability to manage the physical and medical needs of patients in all levels of consciousness, and includes the full spectrum of pediatric to geriatric age groups. The Operating Room RN must be able to remain composed and professional while providing a safe environment for their patients.

Work, play, and live in beautiful Homer, Alaska, on stunning Kachemak Bay! Wonderful quality of life in Homer friendly people, quality public schools, comprehensive health and wellness care, a vibrant art community, amazing restaurants and world class recreational opportunities hiking, fishing (salmon, halibut and more!), kayaking, boating, sightseeing and much more!

South Peninsula Hospital (SPH) is the healthcare provider of choice, with a dynamic and dedicated team committed to service excellence. SPH has been three times named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital out of more than 1,300 critical access hospitals nationwide, based on the iVantage Health Analytic's Hospital Strength survey.

SPH, located in the heart of Homer, Alaska, is a 22-bed Acute Care, 9-bed Emergency Department, 3 room Labor and Delivery, critical access hospital with an attached 28-bed Long Term Care facility. Our staff of over 500 uses state-of-the art technology and equipment to provide services to our rural community of over 15,000 residents. Homer is located on the Kenai Peninsula, and about a four hour drive to Anchorage.

We offer excellent benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, $2,000 annual Health Reimbursement Account, 403b retirement plan, $500 annual Health & Wellness reimbursement, generous paid time off/vacation time, student loan assistance, tuition reimbursement, and a relocation bonus!

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