Registered Nurse, Operating Room Circulator- Revo Health

The Operating Room (OR) Circulator - Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of optimum quality care to patient while in the OR of the Surgery Center.

This is a part-time (.8 FTE) role working 4 8-hour shifts weekly Monday - Friday with one rotating day off. Most common shift is 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM with slight fluctuation dependent on the surgery schedule out of our Edina Specialty Surgery Center.

Revo Health is a professional services company that partners with multiple healthcare groups to deliver exceptional patient care. This position will be employed through Revo Health, working closely with Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) and its operating divisions.

Essential Functions:

• Assesses instrumentation, supply and equipment needs based on the scheduled procedure, assesses patient need, and physician preferences.
• Assists in obtaining the equipment and supplies for the scheduled procedure as well as preparing the surgical suite.
• Creates and maintains an aseptic surgical environment throughout the intraoperative process.
• Assist with picking supplies and instrumentation for surgical cases (based on surgeon preference cards), as needed.
• Is knowledgeable of the psychological, physiological & spiritual needs of patients & provides care accordingly and in an age-appropriate manner for patients.
• Develops an individualized plan of care based on nursing assessment in accordance with the operating room plan of care. Reassess and revise as needed.
• Assesses and documents patient condition and responses to nursing and/or medical interventions and communicates the information to the appropriate person.
• Perform surgical counts and medication labeling in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Administers medications and solutions as ordered following department policies and procedures.
• Receives surgical specimens and cultures from the sterile field and handles them appropriately and in compliance with departmental and surgery center policies and procedures.
• Assists anesthesia personnel and provides psychological and physiological support for the patient during induction, emergence and as needed throughout the intraoperative phase.
• Assists with the cleaning of the OR between cases and after the last case of the day.
• Ability to appropriately respond to emergency situations.
• Participates in correct site surgery procedure following surgery center policies and procedures.
• Functions within the limits of the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act, State and Federal Laws, the ASC OR department policies and procedures and standards of care.
• Evaluates the patient post-operatively for any injuries related to positioning, extraneous objects, or chemical, physical and electrical/equipment hazards.
• Completes appropriate portions of the patient record accurately, legibly, timely and thoroughly.
• Completes patient charges completely and accurately.
• Collaborates with other disciplines to maximize patient outcomes and ensure a smooth flow of the surgical experience.
• Accountable for reporting occurrences through the center's established reporting process related to employee and/or patient/visitor events.
• Fosters the developmental and educational process of self, colleagues, orientees and students (includes functioning as a preceptor).
• Participates in acceptable continuing education, fostering career and skill development including meeting departmental continuing education requirements.
• Assists in managing controllable costs by the proper, non-wasteful use of surgery center resources.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of an NLN accredited school of nursing.
• BSN preferred. A combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.
• Current licensure as a RN in the State of MN or WI multi-state required.
• At least one year of OR experience in the last 5 years preferred.
• Current member of AORN preferred.
• Current BLS certification required or completed upon hire.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Actual starting pay will vary based on education, skills, and experience.

• The pay range displayed reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated for employees working less than a full-time schedule.

• We offer a comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan, Maternity Bundle, 401K with Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym & Car Rental Discounts - to learn more click here.

Working Conditions:

• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds independently and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, and move continuously throughout the shift.
• Must be able to frequently perform physical activities such as pushing, pulling, and reaching.
• Visual acuity to read electronic and paper documents.
• Auditory ability to participate in phone or video calls clearly.
• Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment (e.g., computer, phone, printer).

Setting:

• Surgery Center

Essential Requirements:

Ability to:

• Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.
• Complete job required training.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
• Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance
• Work in the clinic, office or surgery center during business hours
• Travel independently throughout the clinic, office or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds with occasional lifting and moving of a maximum of 50 pounds may be required
• Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines
• Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner
• Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Understand and execute a variety of instructions
• Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Travel to other work locations, if required

Notes:

• Revo/ i-Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Applicants or employees who wish to request an accommodation may do so by emailing HR@RevoHealth.com. For more information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
• We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/employee-rights-and-responsibilities
• Please note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. Revo/ i-Health reserves the right to modify job duties or descriptions at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with applicable laws.