Details
Posted: 08-Jan-25
Location: Yuma, Arizona
Categories:
General Nursing
Internal Number: 28769783
Work Status Details: REGULAR FULL TIME | 80.00 Hours Every Two Weeks
Shift: Days
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Location: Yuma Regional Medical Ctr
Listed is the base hiring salary range offered for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to skills and experience. The salary range listed is just one component of the total rewards/compensation package offered to candidates.
Min = $39.93
Mid = $51.91
Max = $63.89
Summary:
The Operating Room (OR) Circulator RN is responsible for delivering and documenting patient care during the intra-operative period. This role involves assessing both the physiological and emotional needs of patients to plan and implement appropriate nursing care. The OR Circulator ensures quality patient care through adherence to perioperative nursing policies, procedures, and standards. As the patient's advocate, the OR Circulator maintains safety and sterile techniques throughout the procedure and demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
Responsibilities:
Assesses and addresses the physiological and emotional needs of patients during surgery, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to established protocols.
Set ups and prepares the operating room by assembling necessary equipment and supplies according to sterile techniques.
Position patients based on procedure and surgeon preferences, prepare the operative site, perform a "Surgical Time Out" to confirm the procedure and site, and assist with moving patients to and from the operating table.
Assists anesthesia personnel with intubation/extubation, monitor fluid volume balance, administer blood and blood products, and support patient thermo-regulation.
Conducts and document surgical counts (sponges, sharps, and instruments) and handle specimens according to proper procedures.
Cleans and organizes the operating room post-surgery, including the proper disposal of used supplies and sharps.
Uses supplies efficiently and conservatively to maintain fiscal responsibility.
Other duties as assigned.
Credentials:
Essential:
* ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS)
* BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)
* REGISTERED NURSE (RN)
Education:
Essential:
* ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
Other information:
Education Required:
Arizona RN License or compact state RN License (for travelers or non AZ residents); BLS, (AHA), BCLS; Advanced Life Support Certification(s)
REQUIRED: 1+ years related experience
Call after working hours on departmental rotating basis
Experience Preferred:
Experience with EPIC Electronic Health Record or similar electronic record systems.
Why Yuma Regional Medical Center?
Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is located in Yuma, AZ. Our purpose is building a healthier tomorrow. We strive by putting patients first as they are the center of every decision and action we take. YRMC is rooted in the community by living and breathing the dynamic nature of our region. Being committed to progress by constantly and consistently advancing healthcare, creating meaningful experiences and improving the lives of everyone around us.
Our Values
Bring Kindness | Achieve Together | Aspire For Better | Do The Right Thing | Lead With Optimism |
About Yuma, AZ
Named by the Guinness World Records as the Sunniest City on Earth with winters averaging temperatures of 70 degrees, sunny days and cooler nights.
Yuma, Arizona is a place to explore the great outdoors with hiking, jet skiing, boating and off-roading. Don't forget to soak up the sun at the great Colorado River or one of Yuma's many lakes.
Yuma is centrally located in Southwest Arizona, within a short drive to many popular attractions and destinations.
https://www.visityuma.com/
https://www.yumachamber.org/
Bring your skills to one of the sunniest places on earth - Yuma, AZ!
Physical Requirements and working conditions for this position will be provided to you up on interview.
