OR Circulating Nurse

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! St. Mary's Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Our passion to develop and maintain a culture where our staff and providers feel valued, engaged, and respected has led to our ability to consistently deliver exceptional patient care to our community and be the place you want to work.

St. Mary's Medical Center, a 2020 Watson Health Top 100 Hospital, is a faith-based, 137-bed acute care hospital providing a wide range of services, including 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgical Services, Acute Rehabilitation Services, Interventional Cardiology, and outpatient services. St. Mary's Medical Center has provided high-quality compassionate care to the residents of Blue Springs and Eastern Jackson County for more than 40 years.

St. Mary's, one of Kansas City's best kept secrets, offers patients the best of both worlds--a warm, caring environment, close to home, providing the wide range of services and expertise typically found in much larger facilities. We've received the Healthgrades "Patient Safety Excellence Award 7 year in a row and are regularly recognized by Leapfrog Group with an "A" safety grade.

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We are seeking an OR Circulating Nurse, also referred to as our Operating Room Registered Nurse at St Mary's Medical Center a member of Prime Healthcare in Blue Springs, MO. The Circulating RN will be a part of a close-knit, highly collaborative operating room team that assists with Orthopedics, Podiatry, Urology, Gastroenterology, and General Surgeries. The OR Circulating RN is an essential member of the perioperative team, who advocates for patients that are under anesthesia and/or sedation and the RN that conducts an inventory of supplies and equipment used during and after the surgical procedure.

Bonus Options: $20,000 (Paid out in stipends every 90 days)

Shift's Available: Days (No Weekends)

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 10-hour options

**If you have experience in Critical Care, ICU, Emergency Room or are a new Graduated RN, you are encouraged to apply, willing to train an RN in the Operating Room!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

conduct pre-procedure assessments to evaluate patients' medical histories, current conditions, and any potential risks associated with the procedure
• prepare the operating room, such as setting up surgical trays, ensure the cleanliness of the environment, and confirm that all required equipment is functioning properly
• assist in preparing the patient for surgery, which may involve verifying the patient's identity and surgical site, helping to position the patient on the operating table, and ensuring that all necessary pre-operative procedures are completed
• document pertinent information before, during, and after the surgical procedure, such as the patient's vital signs, medications administered, and any other relevant details for the patient's medical record
• while the surgical team performs the procedure, act as a liaison between the operating room staff and other areas of the hospital
• maintain a safe and sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to strict infection control protocols and ensure that all team members follow proper procedures for handling instruments and equipment
• provide great post-operative care, assist with transferring the patient to the recovery area, ensure that the patient's condition is stable, and provide any necessary post-operative instructions or support

Education and Work Experience

• current and valid state RN License
• current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
• current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current
• current PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current
• minimum of one year previous Perioperative experience or on the job training
• certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification (AORN) preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

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