OR Circulator I - Main OR - FT

Provides individualized quality patient care, develops and implements nursing care plans, and maintains the patient’s medical chart. Maintains and applies principles of safety. Recognizes when and how to escalate patient concerns up the chain of command. Works in cooperation with other health team members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Evaluates, plans, implements, and documents individualized nursing plan of care for patients ages 4 months-geriatric.
• medical issues, testing, medications, and self-care skills.
• Observes the patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reports any changes as appropriate.
• Provides direct patient care and support as part of the health care team.
• Mentors, develops and trains new staff and students.
• Abides by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Must be able to demonstrate unit-specific competencies required by unit-specific checklists.  This should occur within a reasonable orientation timeframe to a new unit and on-going thereafter.
• Demonstrates proficiency in circulating all special procedures, Cystoscopy, Endoscopy, GYN, ENT and General surgical cases. -AND
• Demonstrates proficiency in circulating Spine or Cardiovascular cases – AND
• Demonstrates proficiency in circulating Ortho, and Robotics procedures- AND
• Demonstrates ability to scrub Special procedures, Cystoscopy, and General surgical procedures.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to apply the basic principles of nursing.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Keyboarding skills and basic computer skills.
• Multi-tasking and prioritization skills.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• N/A

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:

• Integrity:
  • A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty and the willingness to do the right thing.
  • The ability to role model, inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System.
• Compassion:
  • A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of caring that is reflected in a high level of empathy and customer service with all that we come in contact.
  • Ability to manage conflict, consider other points of view, and offer alternative solutions without jeopardizing overall project direction and the ability to manage customer expectations.
• Accountability:
  • Demonstrated track record of ownership of situations, projects and issues.
  • Able to work autonomously and have a high degree of flexibility to adapt to changing projects, priorities and work volumes.
• Respect:
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse population.
  • Treat all internal and external customers with a positive, proactive service orientation.
• Excellence:
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with a proven ability to influence and lead teams to conclusion/decision making.
  • Proven ability to think strategically but also must be able to lead day-to-day tactical processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and provide coaching and leadership on complex projects.
  • Must be able to lead and/or facilitate process improvement.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Graduate of accredited nursing program

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BSN is strongly preferred
• Previous OR experience
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program

REQUIRED LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas
• Healthcare Provider BLS through AHA or ARC before start date
• ACLS within 6 months of hire
• CNOR

PREFERRED LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• N/A

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CARDIOVASCULAR CATH LAB

• Regular and holiday call is required
• 30-minute response time when called in
• Regular and Holiday call is required for RNs in OR, CVOR, Endoscopy and Perianesthesia.(No call is required for staff assigned to PASS.)
• RNs assigned to OR, CVOR and Endoscopy require a 30 minute response time when being called in.
• RNs assigned to Perianesthesia require a 45 minute response time when being called in.

We offer competitive pay, a generous benefit package and a reason to be proud of what you do, every day.