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MedBridge Development · 1 day ago

OAAS OR Circulator RN

Chico, CA 95928

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$50/hr - $62/hr

1+ years exp

MedBridge Development is a new orthopedic specialty ASC in the Chico/Butte County area looking for an Operating Room Circulating Nurse. The Circulator RN is responsible for coordinating and controlling the multi-disciplinary activities required to provide a safe environment for patients undergoing surgical intervention.

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Responsibilities

Performance of the duties of the Circulator, according to the set standards, is crucial to the smooth flow of events before, during, and after a surgical procedure. The Circulator duties will consist of, but are not limited to:

Be thoroughly familiar with and totally comfortable in the role of patient advocate, as applied to Operating Room nursing

Assume the responsibility for Improvement of patient safety during the state of enforced dependency created intra-operatively

Responsible for creating a safe, therapeutic environment in which the patient's psychological, physiological, and physical needs are identified, anticipated, and met

Provide a channel of communication between events and team members in the operating room and persons who may not be in the immediate area, but who are concerned with the patient's operative status

Make provisions for instrument, supply, and equipment requirements of surgical procedures, as assigned

Responsible for documenting accurate, timely data appropriately. (This includes documentation of Charge sheets, Incident Reports, Nursing Notes and Surgical Logs)

Must file an incident report for any unusual event that occurs to a patient or member of staff; this would include, but not be limited to, falls, needlestick injuries, aspiration of gastric contents, allergic reactions, and disruptive behavior by staff or patients. Also required to report any incidences or alleged incidences of abuse, harassment, or injury to self, other employees, or patients occurring at the Center or relating to the Center. Further specifications can be found in the Abuse Reporting documents and Code of Safe Practices, provided by the Director of Nursing

For proper identification of patient and plan of action intra-operatively, check OR schedule to determine patient's name, Surgeon, Anesthetist, and the nature of the surgical intervention

Requests drugs as required by Anesthetist or Physician

To ensure the patient’s safety and comfort and smooth flow of procedure, inspect the OR to be certain it is clean, complete, and safe. All equipment, to include lights and suction, should be checked for safety, functioning capability, and complete assembly

Direct and assist surgical technician in preparing for the surgical procedure according to established procedure and the Surgeon's preference card

Conduct surgical Count(s) with the surgical technician and document

To decrease patient's anxiety and help plan nursing actions intra-operatively, greet the patient in Pre-Op Holding Area for the purposes of identification, physical/psychological assessments

To ensure patient safety, accompany patient to the OR and assist in the transfer to the operative room table

From this point on, the Circulator remains at the patient's side during the induction of anesthesia until the patient is anesthetized, positioned safely, and fastened securely to the operating room table. Activities include, but are not limited to:

Placing and securing the safety belt

Placing monitor electrodes per established procedures

Assures that oxygen flow alarm is turned on at time oxygen is turned on

Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and provide supplies and equipment as requested

Coordinates all activities within the OR to provide for a non-eventful, safe, effective, and timely surgical intervention

Provides for patient's needs, both physiologically as well as psychologically. Maintains an environment free of disturbing sounds and statements. Is ever alert for any break in technique which may contaminate the operative field

To provide safe patient care, maintains a running tally of sponge count materials and needles, and documents, informing surgeon of discrepancies

Be responsible for specimen handling -- to include accurate and complete identification on labels, placement in appropriate containers/solutions – and dispatch to laboratory per established procedures

Maintains accurate records of patient data during the surgical procedure, i.e., vital signs

Assist with dressing

To assist, as needed for delivery of patient care, remain at patient's side, and assist Anesthesiologist as required with suctioning, extubating, etc., transfer to post-op gurney or wheelchair if patient receives only local anesthesia

Deliver a patient condition report to the nurse in the Recovery Room area to identify problems or potential problems, as well as identify any dressings

For purposes of evaluation of patient care, complete documentation and distribute to designated area

To ensure that appropriate specimens are identified and delivered to appropriate area, make certain that all specimens have been placed for dispatch and entered in Specimen Log

Direct and assist with between case clean-up to provide smooth flow of to-follow cases

To promote safe patient care delivery, inspect the room and proceed to prepare for the next case, as assigned

If last case of day, is responsible to direct or perform all terminal cleaning activities

Turns off oxygen at the end of surgery day

Assures that sufficient sterile packs are prepared for the following day's surgery

Qualification

Peri-operative nursingSurgical techniqueBLS certificationACLS certificationPALS certificationPatient advocacySolution-based thinkingCompassionate communicationPhysical abilityEnglish language proficiencyTeam-orientedOrganizational skills

Required

Kind, professional, and compassionate individuals

Must be organized and efficient, with solution-based thinking

Must have team-oriented attributes

Minimum of one year of experience in peri-operative nursing (preferred but not mandatory) including a thorough working knowledge of surgical and aseptic technique

Have a working knowledge of the physiological and anatomical aspects of the surgical intervention scheduled

Must be licensed in the State as a Registered Nurse and have current BLS certification

ACLS, PALS, if applicable

Must be able to communicate and understand the English language, both verbal and written

Must possess the physical ability and perceptive acuity (e.g., visual, hearing) to satisfactorily perform all direct and indirect care functions

May be expected to lift twenty-five pounds without assistance. Is required to obtain assistance when moving patients unable to assist in moving unless patient is in wheelchair or on gurney. May be required to push patients in wheelchairs or on gurneys. Will be expected to obtain assistance when needed

Preferred

Minimum of one year of experience in peri-operative nursing (preferred but not mandatory) including a thorough working knowledge of surgical and aseptic technique