Job detail

Full-time OR Circulating Nurse

H K B COSMETIC SURGERY

#Registered Nurse #BLS #ACLS #Patient Care #Infection Control #Post-operative Care #Pre-operative Care #Plastic Surgery #Surgical Nursing

Quick overview

The nurse is responsible for preparing the operating room, administering medications, and providing intraoperative charting and support. They also develop nursing care plans and provide psychological and physical support to patients and their families.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have at least 2 years of OR experience, a current RN license, and BLS and ACLS certifications. An associate degree is required, while a bachelor's degree and plastic surgery experience are preferred.

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Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time OR Circulating Registered Nurse to join our upscale plastic surgery center!

A bit about the position

Promotes and restores patients' health for H/K/B patients by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families. Shifts will vary between 6am-3pm, 7am-4pm, and 8am-6pm, 4 days a week.

What you can expect in the role

Preparing the operating room with necessary equipment for surgical cases
Preparing and administering medications
Assisting Anesthesia providers as needed
Preparing patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting areas to be operated on
Remaining in the room to assist with any needs
Intraoperative charting
Stocking operating rooms with sterile surgical equipment, linens, and supplies
Developing and implementing nursing care plans for surgical patients
Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements.
Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions.
Resolves patient problems and needs
Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
Prepare patients for surgery in the pre-operative setting.
Assist in the recovery of patients post surgery.

What we are looking for in a candidate

At least 2 years of OR experience
Associates degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Current RN license, BLS, and ACLS certifications required.
Plastic surgery experience preferred.
Must be able to lift 50+ pounds.