RN - Circulator - ASC
Location: Mercerville, New Jersey
Description: Foundation Surgery Affiliates is hiring RN - Circulator - ASC right now, this occupation will be assigned in New Jersey. More complete informations about this occupation opportunity kindly see the descriptions. OPEN Full-Time/Part-Time, day shift
SUMMARY: Provides circulating nurse services in the operating room during surgical or pain management procedures and assists the s! urgical team as needed in any other capacity, according to established procedures. The staffing of the Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross-trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.
1. Supervises and directs patient care in the individual operating rooms 2. Performs all circulating duties with efficiency and speed 3. Ensure patient’s emotional, physical and psychological needs are met 4. Ensures that proper techniques and practices are used according to accepted standards of practice. 5. Supervises and assists scrub technician as necessary 6. Ensures care of patient through proper identification, checking of chart, and reporting of changes in condition 7. Performs scrub duties as necessary 8. Assists in control and maintenance of supplies and equipment 9. Assists the anesthesiologist/CRNA as necessary 10. Documents all nursing care delivered in ! the operating room in the medical record 11. Performs other nu! rsing duties as assigned 12. Maintains established Center/departmental policies and procedures 13. Maintains confidentiality of patient and Center related business 14. Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors and other Center employees 15. Documents concisely, precisely and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy. 16. Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and Center business
Requirements
Qualifications:
1. Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing 2. CNOR desirable 3. Licensed to practice in the state of employment 4. Operating room experience (minimum 1 year required)
Special Skills and Knowledge:
1. Knowledge of principles of aseptic technique 2. Leadership skills 3. Knowledge of care of the surgical patient 4. Knowledge of anesthetic agents and their usage and effect on t! he surgical patient 5. CPR 6. Principles of Universal Precautions
Essential Functions:
1. Ability to adequately assess, diagnose, plan and implement nursing interventions and evaluate patient condition 2. Compliance with the attendance policy 3. Compliance with continuing and mandatory education programs 4. Possesses appropriate communication skills to practice collaborative nursing 5. Ability to respond quickly, physically and mentally when priorities and /or the patient’s condition changes
% Travel None
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This occupation will be started on: Tue, 23 Oct 2012 08:12:58 GMT
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