Registered Nurse (RN) - OR Circulator - FT

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Inc.•Hutchinson, KS

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Plans and administers professional nursing care in an operating room. Essential Responsibilities: Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. Evaluate, plan, implement, and document individualized nursing plan of care for patients ranging from 4 months - geriatric. Direct the work of technical or assistive staff supporting the operating room. Verify patient identity prior to surgery and confirm that all orders and consent forms are in place. Monitor the patient and assist the surgeon during the procedure. Must be able to demonstrate unit-specific competencies required by unit-specific checklists. Meet scheduling requirements including nights, weekends, holidays, and/or call. Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values. Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI). Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public. General Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned. People Management Responsibilities: Does this position have people management responsibilities?: Yes x No “Yes” indicates that this position entails overseeing and guiding team members, encompassing employment decisions and/or suggestions, as well as conducting formal performance assessments. "No" indicates that this position does not involve managing team members. Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience Graduate of an accredited RN program Required License/Certifications/Registrations Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas or compact state Current BLS/CPR card prior to participating in patient care activities. Preferred Qualifications: Preferred Education and Experience BSN strongly preferred Previous Operating Room experience Preferred License/Certifications/Registrations CNOR certification Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to apply the basic principles of nursing. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively. Keyboarding skills and basic computer skills. Multi-tasking and prioritization skills. Physical Requirements: With or without accommodation. Medium Work: Occasionally exerting up to 50 lbs - constantly exerting up to 10 lbs. 26-50% of the day may be standing or walking. We offer competitive pay, a generous benefit package and a reason to be proud of what you do, every day. Hutchinson Regional Medical Center is a not-for-profit, 190-licensed bed medical facility serving the health needs of more than 65,000 residents of Hutchinson, Reno County and the surrounding Central Kansas region. Our broad network of health care services extends deep into the community with Health-E-Quip, a home medical equipment supply store; Horizons Mental Health Center, a mental health services provider for surrounding counties; Hospice & HomeCare of Reno County, a medical and emotional support system for patients and their families in the final phase of a terminal illness or those needing home health care services for acute and chronic illness needs; and Sleep Diagnostic Center, a monitored sleep lab that identifies sleep disorders. Together, we will do everything possible to deliver an exceptional experience of care to every patient and family member who walks through our doors.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited RN program
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas or compact state
Current BLS/CPR card prior to participating in patient care activities.
Ability to apply the basic principles of nursing.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
Keyboarding skills and basic computer skills.
Multi-tasking and prioritization skills.

Nice To Haves

BSN strongly preferred
Previous Operating Room experience
CNOR certification

Responsibilities

Evaluate, plan, implement, and document individualized nursing plan of care for patients ranging from 4 months - geriatric.
Direct the work of technical or assistive staff supporting the operating room.
Verify patient identity prior to surgery and confirm that all orders and consent forms are in place.
Monitor the patient and assist the surgeon during the procedure.
Must be able to demonstrate unit-specific competencies required by unit-specific checklists.
Meet scheduling requirements including nights, weekends, holidays, and/or call.
Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.
Perform other duties as assigned.