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Pediatric Surgery Center - 4 ORs ASC - OR Circulator manages all aspects of the suite

Job Title: OR Circulating Registered Nurse

JOB SUMMARY:

The Operating Room (OR) Circulating Registered Nurse (RN) acts as a patient advocate providing continuity of care designed to meet individual patient needs through collaboration with other members of the health care team. The OR Circulating RN supports the philosophy objectives and goals of the facility. Perioperative needs of individual patients will be assessed by the OR Circulating RN including pediatric and adolescent patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assessment/Planning: Assesses clinical status while incorporating growth and development and psychosocial implications. Plans individualized care for patient/family while taking into consideration evidence-based practice. Demonstrates visual auditory and tactile data collection regarding current and historical patient status. Organizes a patient assignment and can prioritize care and delegate when appropriate. Uses time efficiently. Identifies potential problems and communicates appropriately when needed.

Implementation/Evaluation: Implements the nursing plan of care while incorporating evidence-based practice and the medical plan. Communicates appropriately with patients/family and members of the health care team. Evaluates the effectiveness of the patient/familys response to care given by the health care team and revises the plan of care as necessary.

Documentation: Accurately documents and updates pertinent aspects of patient care (assessment care plan flow sheet etc.) in the patients medical record in designated areas. Documents unusual occurrences and provides appropriate follow-through in a timely manner.

Communication: Demonstrates effective communication skills as evidenced by being respectful use of positive body language and tone and appropriate eye contact. Able to adapt to the communication styles of others to accomplish effective communication. Utilizes active listening skills clarifies understanding and asks open-ended questions to facilitate discussions. Communicates clearly and accurately with staff patients families and visitors regarding patient care. Develops and communicates teaching plan for the patient/family that incorporates the nursing plan and the medical plan utilizing a multidisciplinary approach.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education & Experience
  Degree from an accredited school of nursing - Required
  Bachelors Degree (Preferred)
  Minimum of 2 years work experience as a Registered Nurse (Pediatrics preferred)
  in the Operating Room setting.
• Licensure Registration and/or Certification
  Current permit or license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas
  BLS and PALS required
  (ACLS required if PALS not current PALS required within 6 months of hire)

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race color creed sex religion marital status age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition parental status sexual orientation veteran status genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation benefits training promotions transfers layoffs our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.