(RN) REGISTERED NURSE CIRCULATOR (FT DAYS)
Williamson Health
- Murfreesboro, TN
- Permanent
- Full-time
o Medical, Dental, Vision
o PTO
o Retirement Matching
o Tuition reimbursement
o Discount programs
o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o Identity Theft Protection
o Legal AidWilliamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.POSITION SUMMARYPlans, implements, and evaluates surgical patient care in a timely and accurate manner.POSITION REQUIREMENTSFormal Education / Training:
- Licensed by the State of Tennessee.
- Earned a nursing diploma or degree from a college or university.
- Must respond to hospital within thirty minutes for "on call" requirements.
- Previous Surgery experience.
- BLS within 90 days of hire.
Perioperative CareEquipment and Skills Training:
The ability to work well under pressure, to function dependently and independently and to be flexible in applying basic nursing knowledge to a variety of setting. Equipment for the following surgical specialties: general, AEM; genitourinary, lithotripsy; ophthalmologic/Phacoemulsification/I&A; plastic; orthopedic/Andrews table/total joint replacement/Captain's Chair/ spinal fixation cases; ENT; obstetric/gynecologic; vascular; oral; Amsco Flash Autoclave; Network computer system, Omnicell Medication System, AT&T Language Line.Physical Environment:
A surgical unit with patient population ranging from less than one year of age> ninety-nine plus years of age.Physical Effort:
- Requires the ability to communicate in English orally and in writing.
- Requires prolonged standing and working for up to twelve hours a day.
- Constantly required to push/pull objects up to 175 lbs.
- Requires the ability to lift and turn patients with assistance up to 250 lbs.
- Performs a comprehensive assessment on all patients utilizing skills of observation, communication and examination. Develops age specific plan of care for each patient identifying problems/needs and communicating nursing plan to health care team.
- Anticipates and provides equipment and supplies in a timely manner and organized manner based on the needs of the patient and surgeon.
- Creates and maintains a sterile field by using principles of aseptic practice in varying situations, initiates corrective action when break in technique occurs, communicates/documents maintenance of sterile field.
- Performs count by following established policy and procedures, initiates corrective action when counts are incorrect, and communicates/documents results of counts.
- Anticipates and provides safe anatomical positioning based on the needs of the patient and surgeon in accordance to policy and procedure.
- Monitors and controls the OR Suite environment (temperature, humidity, and sensory) maintain traffic patterns, and adheres to OR sanitation policies.
- Handles/ transports/ stores/ prepares/ specimens/administers medications/ solutions safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Return equipment and supplies to proper place and prepare OR room for next case.
- Uses supplies judiciously and documents patient charges completely and accurately.
- Maintains position specific qualification of 6 objectives.
- Facilitates staff development, assists with the orientation and training of new personnel, and participates in the development of educational program for co-workers.
- Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communication.
- Return promptly from breaks and give breaks as needed.