Surgical Nurse RN

Surgical Nurse (RN)

Great benefits / Competitive Salary / Full Time

We are a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering high-quality patient care. We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our dynamic surgical team as a Surgery Circulator.

Description:

Surgical nurses are a critical part of the healthcare team and ensure that patients are well cared for before, during, and after their surgery. In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of Surgical Nurses include (but are not limited to):

• Essential Job Functions

  • Follows and completes all assignments as given by the charge nurse.
  • Assists in Operating Room readiness, table positioning, supplies and supply availability and equipment readiness for a variety of procedures.
  • Participates in the responsible management of health care resources.
  • Develops the patient's plan of care and monitors treatment in the operative environment. This includes practice of aseptic technique and maintenance of sterile fields as well as correction of breaks in technique for any of the team members.
  • Manages patient safety by implementing operative policy and procedures including patient identification, site verification, positioning and counting of sponges, instruments and sharps. Takes action to correct deficiencies.
  • Documents accurately and appropriately, following regulatory and hospital requirements.
  • Holds self, physicians and other team members accountable for safe patient practices and environment.
  • Assumes responsibility for clinical competency and professional development.
  • Other duties as assigned.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
  • Creativity, problem analysis and decision making
  • Ability to work varied shifts
  • Demonstrate sound judgment, patience and maintain a professional demeanor at all times
  • Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
  • Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
  • Computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, Electronic medical records software

Minimum Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in the state of Oregon
• Obtain BLS certification within 3 months of hire and maintain as current
• Operating room experience required
• Scrub experience preferred
• Current perioperative nursing certificate preferred

Apply now to be considered.