About this role
Purpose
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The Registered Nurse Circulator assumes responsibility and accountability for patients in the Operating Room during surgical procedures.
Responsibilities
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- The Registered Nurse will possess the ability to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and accurately document nursing care for the patient in surgery.
- The Registered Nurse will provide age-specific care for the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient population in surgery.
- Coordinates all aspects of nursing care with all disciplines of the surgical team to achieve defined patient outcomes.
- Provides safe environment for patients in surgery.
- The Registered Nurse must possess the skill to provide appropriate education to the patient and family regarding the surgical procedure.
- Displays excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families, co-workers and physicians.
- Practices within the guidelines of Louisiana State Board of Nursing Nurse Practice Act and AORN guidelines.
- Complies with the policy and procedures set forth by the Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge and all applicable regulatory bodies.
Qualifications
Education
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Completion of an approved nursing program, as evident by current RN licensure.
Experience
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1-2 years of OR experience required .
Required Licenses and Certifications
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- Current LA Registered Nurse license
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
Preferred Certifications
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- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- CNOR