Registered Nurse - OR Circulator, LAW Outpatient Surgery (PRN)
1 Lincoln Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39402, USA Req #3736 Thursday, June 20, 2024
POSITION SUMMARY : The staff Circulating RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care of patients undergoing surgical intervention.
The RN is directly responsible to the Nurse Manager. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served;
also demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his / her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed in the department’s policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS : Formal raining which will probably be indicated by a graduation certificate from an accredited RN program.
Current license to practice nursing in Mississippi. Advanced cardiac life support certification , Basic life support certification and Pediatric advanced life support certification.
Prefer 1 year Surgical Nursing experience in the Operating Room.
- Mental Demands : planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating actions related to patient care; involves a variety of complicated duties and some independent actions in adapting procedures to specific situations;
- awareness to perform duties according to procedures, but alert to identify needed changes; requires continuous mental effort for dealing with potentially the most difficult situations and for problem solving;
ability to cooperate with others, take orders, follow directions precisely and demonstrate initiative; possess good communication skills.
Physical guidelines : work involves standing, lifting, bending reaching, squatting, walking, twisting, pushing, pulling, listening, visualization, distinguishing colors, use hands for grasping, manipulating, speed work, piecework, and dexterity, repetitive movements of right and left feet, exposure to dust, fumes, and gases, performing and assisting in invasive surgical and diagnostic procedures, collecting and handling body substance specimens, suctioning tracheal sections, perform oral procedures, operate, handle and clean instruments, object, and equipment used in procedures contaminated with body substances.
Handle soiled linen, clean soiled surfaces contaminated with body substances, bag and transport infectious wastes, irrigate tubing and cavities.
WORKSCHEDULE : Monday-Friday, PRN
Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
- Travel Required No
- Required Education Associate Degree
- 1 Lincoln Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39402, USA
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