- Medication administration
- Preparing patients for surgical procedures
- Preoperative patient teaching and instructions
- Obtains surgical consent and ensures the patients questions and or concerns about the procedure is addressed prior to the procedure.
- Obtains all required documentation for the medical record to ensure the patient is appropriately prepared for their surgical procedure.
- Physical Assessment
- Expert in IV placement
- Proficient with ultrasound IV placement
- Proficient caring for and preparing patients of all ages for surgical procedures
- Medication administration
- The OR Circulator is the "Gate Keeper" and ensures patients are informed, consented for scheduled procedures, and the medical record is completed prior to the start of the procedure.
- The OR Circulator works directly with the Surgeon, Anesthesia, and the OR Team to ensure the OR suite is set up according to the scheduled procedure and surgeon preferences.
- The OR Circulator should display great communication skills, leadership qualities, critical thinking, high level coordination when the surgery schedule changes, and delivers safe care for the patient during the surgical procedure.
- The OR Circulator is the expert in sterile technique and has a sterile conscious. The OR Circulator always applies sterile conscious when setting up for surgical procedure and during the surgical procedure.
- The OR Circulator displays the ability to perform under pressure with a calm and responsive attitude and thrives in a high stress environment.
- Medication administration
- Knowledgeable with Phase I, Phase II, and Post operative discharge instructions for post-operative patients of all ages.
- The post-operative nurse must be proficient in monitoring patients transiting from Phase I to Phase II post anesthesia care.
- Knowledgeable and comfortable with post-operative airway management.
- Excellent communication skills and collaboration with Anesthesia Care Providers, Surgeons and their assistants.
- ABOUT AMBERWELL HEALTH:
Amberwell Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve, providing compassionate healthcare with clinical excellence. Amberwell locations include several complete care facilities that provide a full spectrum of patient care services including inpatient, surgical, orthopedic, maternal, health at home, emergency care services. In addition, Amberwell clinic locations offer primary care and specialty care services. Amberwell Health supports service lines and locations across the system with a range of support services including radiology, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, rehabilitation therapy, occupational health, infusion, nutrition, pharmacy, administrative services, and many other specialty services.
AMBERWELL CULTURE:
Amazing Amberwell employees are at the heart of a workplace focused on competencies with our cultural values. Excellence in healthcare is expected and our patients deserve nothing less. Our culture competencies range from warm greetings in the hall to providing patients with "wow" experiences in each department. At Amberwell, we go beyond excellence to provide the unexpected.
At Amberwell, you will find a professional environment that values consistency, collaboration, and patient-first decision making. Servant leadership is both modeled and mentored, with a focus on regular appreciation. Amberwell employees enjoy many appreciation events and activities to help them know just how important they are to our organization, our patients, and our communities.
To learn more about Amberwell Health, our affiliated organizations, and available career opportunities, visit - Experience:
- Minimum Required Experience: New Registered Nurse Graduate
- Preferred Experience: 2+ year experience in Pre-Operative, Post-Operative, and or OR Circulating nursing.
- Education:
- Minimum Required Education: Associates of Nursing
- Preferred Education: Bachelor of Health Science in Nursing
- Licenses:
- Minimum Required Licenses: Registered Nurse license
- Preferred Licenses: N/A
- Certifications:
- Minimum Required: BLS, ACLS, PALS
- Preferred Certifications: CNOR
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Description
Job DetailsJob Location
Amberwell Atchison - Atchison, KS
Position Type
PRN (As needed - no set schedule)
Education Level
2 Year Degree
Travel Percentage
Travel Between Amberwell Locations
Job Category
Nursing - Hospital
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Department of Surgical Care encompasses three phases of the patient's surgical experience. The Surgical Care Nurse must be proficient in Pre-operative, Intra-Operative, and Post-operative policies, workflow, processes, medication administration, and documentation. The Surgical Care Nurse demonstrates proficiency in managing patient care by leading as a patient advocate and coordinates patient care through the entire surgical experience.
Perioperative Nursing Care is centered on preparing the patient for their surgical procedure, preparation begins at the time the patient is scheduled for the procedure. The perioperative nurse plays a key role in gathering information, collaboration with surgeons and their staff, and patient teaching. In addition to this the perioperative RN is knowledgeable and able to perform proficiently in the below phases of surgical care:
Pre-Op Nursing Care
Qualifications
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
