Circulating Nurse

JOB SUMMARY To act as patient advocate, providing continuity of care designed to meet individual patient needs through collaboration with other members of the health care team. Supports the philosophy, objectives and goals. The Circulating Nurse will assess the perioperative needs of individual patients including but not limited to adult, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients. QUALIFICATIONS: • Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas. • BLS Certification OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE Category I exposure to blood borne pathogens, frequent exposure to chemical hazards and may encounter radiation hazards. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Prepares room, equipment and supplies needed for procedure, including anesthesia supplies. • Opens sterile packs and supplies, using Surgeon's preference card for specific requests. • A preoperative assessment is performed that includes: o Assess level of consciousness and color and integrity of skin. o Identify patient and introduce self to patient. o Determine a plan of care based on individual needs. o Necessary patient teaching will be done at this time. • In addition: checks chart, confirm consent, history and physical, laboratory results, allergies and confirms operative site. • Brings patient to Operating Room suite and assists patient to the operating bed after braking of gurney. • Positions patient for safe functional alignment, exposure of surgical site and to provide physical support. • Effectively manages human resources. • Informs front desk of progress and Post Anesthesia Care Unit, other facility unit and/or front desk prior to transfer. • Assists Anesthesiologist with monitor leads, blood pressure cuff and oximeter placement and remain at patient's side during induction and positioning. • Prepares patient's operative site, again confirming procedure with Surgeon's history and physical. • Directs overhead spot lights and connects equipment such as electrocautery, suction and power equipment. • Performs sponge and needle counts and instrument counts, if required. Obtains any sterile supplies needed throughout procedure. • Maintains an aseptic controlled environment. • Follows proper procedures regarding exposure to Category 1 tasks. • Follows proper procedures for handling hazardous waste materials. • Documents information required on operating room record. • Follows appropriate Pre-Op/Admitting policies and procedures. PHYSICAL DEMANDS • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. • The employee must be able to life and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis. • The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Free parking • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Application Question(s): • Salary Requirement Education: • Associate (Required) Experience: • Operating Room Nurse: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: • RN License (Required) Ability to Commute: • Webster, TX 77598 (Required) Work Location: In person