Registered Nurse - Circulator/Main OR
On-siteThompson's Station, Tennessee, United States
EXPIREDThompson's Station, Tennessee, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeLicense Or CertificationLarge
Full TimeLicense Or CertificationLarge
Job Summary
Conduct comprehensive surgical patient assessments, anticipate and provide equipment and supplies, and maintain sterile fields while managing OR environment controls. Prepare specimens, administer medications safely, and perform accurate counts, initiating corrective action when protocols are breached. Anticipate safe anatomical positioning and return equipment to proper places after each case. Lift and turn patients up to 250 lbs, push objects up to 175 lbs, and work prolonged shifts up to twelve hours. Respond to on-call requirements within thirty minutes and facilitate staff development and orientation.
Required Qualifications
- Licensed by the State of Tennessee
- Earned a nursing diploma or degree from a college or university
- Must respond to hospital within thirty minutes for on call requirements
- Previous Surgery experience
- BLS within 90 days of hire
- The ability to work well under pressure
- The ability to function dependently and independently
- The ability to be flexible in applying basic nursing knowledge to a variety of setting
- Equipment for the following surgical specialties: general, AEM; genitourinary, lithotripsy; ophthalmologic/Phacoemulsification/I&A plastic; orthopedic/Andrews table/total joint replacement/Captain's Chair/ spinal fixation cases; ENT; obstetric/gynecologic; vascular; oral; Amsco Flash Autoclave; Network computer system, Omnicell Medication System, AT&T Language Line
- Requires the ability to communicate in English orally and in writing
- Requires the ability to lift and turn patients with assistance up to 250 lbs
- Constantly required to push/pull objects up to 175 lbs
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