REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - OR CIRCULATOR (PRN - DAYS) in Cody, Wyoming at Cody Regional Health

JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse – Circulating RN - OR
DEPARTMENT: Surgical Services
REPORTS TO: Surgical Services Director

JOB SUMMARY
The Surgical Services Circulating Nurse is responsible for the safe preparation, education and discharge of the patients scheduled for surgery and procedures, administering nursing care to patients in a safe, efficient and courteous manner using proper nursing procedures. Responsibility includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of perceived/actual or potential physical or psychosocial problems that may result from the intrusion of anesthesia agents, techniques and surgical procedures.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status. They must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/area's/department's policies and procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license authorizing practice in Wyoming, or an applicable multistate license issued under the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• CNOR preferred.

EXPERIENCE
Prefer minimum one-year experience as a perioperative nurse – scrubbing skills preferred.

SKILLS

• Must possess a high degree of confidentiality in all matters with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Knowledge of perioperative nursing principles.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and infection control principles.
• Able to perform effectively in highly stressful situations.
• Must be well motivated, organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Must be able to interact effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Effective computer and keyboarding skills.
• Must have ability to learn and use Microsoft Office Suite products including Outlook.
• Ability to learn new computer software applications.
• Exercise sound judgment and decision-making skills on behalf of patients, self and peers.
• Able to circulate in all areas of the OR, including C-Sections.
• Scrubbing experience preferred.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
BLS, ACLS, and PALS required (AHA). Maintain current TNCC only if floating to PACU.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes and adjust the nursing care process as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
• Able to perform a focused assessment and reassessment. This includes pediatric, adolescent, geriatric and the general patient population.
• Exhibit cooperation and positive attitude toward other hospital departments.
• Serves as a professional member of the Surgical Services team.
• Communicate questions about appropriateness of medical or nursing care through chain of command as needed.
• Perform treatments and procedures as directed, which are within the individual's training and capabilities with diagnostic exam and procedures including cardiac monitoring and nursing care of patient receiving procedural sedation.
• Preparation of the surgical suite for the procedures which are to be performed. To include all functions according to AORN Standards and hospital policy.
• Safe care of all patients during their stay in the OR according to AORN standards and hospital policy.
• Knowledge of all equipment used in the surgical services department.
• Documents medications and nursing care in a timely and accurate manner in the EHR.
• Teach the patient based on identified learning needs; evaluate the effectiveness of the patients learning. Include the family in the teaching as appropriate.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

• Pursues own professional growth through continuing education and in-services.
• Communicate effectively with staff, peers, director, external and internal customers.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Occasional Charge Nurses duties assigned by Supervisor.
• Assists in ordering supplies and performing inventory as assigned.
• Verify supplies are stocked and put away in the appropriate location.
• Supervise ancillary staff as needed.
• Participate in departmental meetings.
• Adhere to standards of safety and infection control in delivery of patient care.
• Assist with orientation of new employees to the department.
• Work with other departments in coordinating smooth transfer of patients.
• Prints preference cards and pulls cases as assigned/needed.
• Ensure all rooms and work areas are kept clean, stocked, and ready for use.
• Complete daily department tasks, monthly outdates, and survey compliance checks as scheduled.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.