- 0.7 FTE - 56 hours every two weeks
- 8 hour shifts, Monday - Friday between the hours of 6:00 am -3:30 pm (no weekends or holidays)
- Care for variety of patient populations from pediatric to geriatric
- Circulate for cases including ophthalmology, general surgery, orthopedics, podiatry, otolaryngology, sports medicine, gynecology and cross-train to GI and pain injection clinic
- Work with Da Vinci Robotic surgeries
- Oversee the operating room suite, medication administration and documentation during the surgical case
- Work with a tight knit cohesive team
- Departmental leadership support including Clinical Manager and Professional Development Nurse (Nurse Educator)
- Access to our Career Development Center
- Top-rated retirement plan and healthcare benefits
- RN license to work in the state of Minnesota
- Minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing
- BLS for health care providers
- Operating Room RN experience preferred
- Accepts accountability, elicits feedback, clarifies issues and concerns and works toward resolving problems or conflicts.
- The RN practices in accordance with the Gundersen Health System (GHS) mission, values and strategic plan
- Values: Nursing Skills & Knowledge; Patient & Family Centered Care; Culture of Caring & Safety; Healing Environment
- Components: Nursing Structure; Practice ; Professional Enhancement; Innovation; Reflective Practice
- Foundation: Caritas (Human Caring Theory)
- Demonstrates effective organizational skills with an ability to prioritize responsibilities efficiently in a rapidly changing work environment
- Participates and supports education of nursing colleagues and students
rn circulator - Winona, MN , USA, United States - Gundersen Health System
Description
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Gundersen Health System is looking for an experienced RN to join our growing team in the Outpatient Surgery Center
This is your opportunity to provide care circulating in the operating room working daytime hours in Winona, MN.
What you will do:
What you will get:
Job Description:
The registered nurse (RN) focuses on the health and wellness of individuals, families and populations in collaboration with other health care professionals by incorporating evidence-based practice in the management of acute illness, chronic disease, disability, and end-of-life care.
Major Responsibilities:
Assessment:
Systematically and holistically assesses the patient's physiological, emotional, sociocultural, spiritual, and financial status while considering lifestyle preferences and learning needs.
Planning:
Collaborates with patients, families, and health care professionals to develop a patient-centered plan of care to promote health and optimize wellness.
Intervention:
Provides competent and innovative patient care and education based on patient complexity, acuity, and nursing judgment within a culture of caring and safety.
Documentation:
Documents nursing assessment, planning, interventions, implementation, and patient/family response.
Evaluation:
Determines patient's progress toward achieving goal(s), and revises plan of care in collaboration with patient/family as needed.
Delegation and Supervision:
The RN delegates, supervises and evaluates the effectiveness of tasks performed by Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) or Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) who have the knowledge and skill to perform the task, taking into consideration the following:
* scope of practice
* training
* competence
* population served
* experience
* policies and procedures
Leadership:
Guides, directs and influences others by participating in activities such as:
* quality improvement, evidence-based practice and research
* shared governance (council structure)
* department-based projects
* continual learning
Professional and Organizational Responsibilities:
Education and Learning:
REQUIRED
Associate degree in Nursing.
DESIRED
Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Work Experience:
REQUIRED
No experience required.
DESIRED
6 months or greater previous experience in nursing.
License and Certifications:
REQUIRED
Registered Nurse (RN) licensed minimally in the state of practice, some positions may require additional state RN licenses.
Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Age Specific Population Served:
Infant (less than 1 year)
Pediatric years)
Adolescent years)
Adult years)
Geriatric (65 years & older)
OSHA Category:
Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.
Environmental Conditions:
Exposed to infectious diseases.
Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:
Sitting Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Walking/Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Stooping/Bending Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Squatting Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Kneeling/Half Kneel Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Reaching - Shoulder Level Continually % or 8 hours)
Reaching - Below Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Reaching - Above Shoulder Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)
Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Pounds of force 0-25
Repetitive Actions - Grip Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Pounds of force 0-25
Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Balance - Right Leg Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Balance - Left Leg Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Lifting - Other Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25
Carrying - Short Carry Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25
Push/Pull (Static Force) Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR- or call
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