Hiring for RN Circulator or an Operating Room Nurse
Location: Dallas and Houston, TX
Experience: Two (2) years experience as an RN Circulator or an Operating Room Nurse
Openings: 10+ Vacancies for immediate placement
JOB SUMMARY
The Nurse Circulator provides nursing care and service during and after surgery cases. This position will be responsible for positioning the patient, prepping the patient, procedural sedation, and circulating the case. Experienced in surgical procedures in the following specialties: Orthopedics, ENT, General, GI, Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Pain, Plastic, Podiatry, and Urology.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Positions patient for safe functional alignment, exposure of the surgical site and to provide physical support.
- Assists Anesthesiologist with monitor leads, blood pressure cuff, and oximeter placement and remains at patient's side during induction and positioning.
- Prepares patient's operative site, again confirming procedure with Surgeon's history and physical.
- Directs overhead spotlights and connects equipment such as electrocautery, suction, and power equipment.
- Performs sponge and needle counts and instrument counts, if required. Obtain any sterile supplies needed throughout the procedure.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient and related business.
- Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors, and other employees.
- Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care.
- Understands and maintains clinical competencies (general, age specific and medication administration)
- Ability to adequately assess, diagnose, plan, and implement nursing interventions and evaluate patient condition.
- Compliance with continuing and mandatory education programs.
- Practices nursing within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act and accepts responsibility and accountability for their own actions.
- Possesses appropriate communication skills to practice collaborative nursing.
- Ability to respond quickly, physically and mentally when priorities and /or the patient’s condition changes.
- Ensures safe care to patients, adhering to policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and accuracy of practice.
- Compliance with the attendance policy
- Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS
- Two (2) years experience as a RN Circulator or an Operating Room Nurse.
- Texas R.N. License
- BLS (American Heart Assoc.) required, ACLS/PALS
- RN
- MSN preferred.
EDUCATION
- RN
- MSN is a Plus
- Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing and hold a current unrestricted license to practice in the State of Texas.
CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE
- Texas R.N. License
- BLS (American Heart Assoc.) required, ACLS/PALS
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Above-average ability to plan and implement patient care and make sound nursing judgments based on nursing theory.
- Awareness of the perioperative role of a nurse.
- Working knowledge and experience in hospital operating room or ambulatory surgery center nursing care.
- Working knowledge of standard operating room machinery, equipment, autoclaves, washer sterilizers, medical gas canisters, and patient monitors.
- Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, of surgical instrumentation or equipment.
Interested candidates can share their updated resumes at nurses@globalmedteam.com
About Global MedTeam:
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Nursing: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- RN (Required)
Work Location: In person