OR travel RN needed in Montrose, CO
Company: Alto HealthCare Staffing
Location: Montrose
Posted on: January 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Overview: The staff nurse utilizes the nursing process
for patient care in all surgical specialties supported by Montrose
Memorial Hospital. Specialized knowledge and skills for direct
patient care, teaching patients or staff, and evaluating clinical
performance of other perioperative staff. Acts as a resource within
the department to all staff. Must be able to circulate and scrub as
necessary. Essential Functions: General: 1) Uses acceptable
standards of practice based on nursing process care to provide the
individual/family/group with identified perioperative needs. 2)
Coordinates care of the individual/family/group based on AORN
Standards of Care. 3) Promotes a climate in which consumers well
being is recognized at a time when they are unable to do so
themselves. 4) Used the nursing process to provide age appropriate
individual/family/guardian education activities to promote a
successful perioperative outcome. 5) Works to achieve desired
health care outcome by effectively utilizing human and material
resources. 6) Is accountable for ethical, legal, and professional
responsibilities related to nursing within the scope of practice.
7) Perform other duties as assigned. Specific: 1) Circulator
Duties: During the pre-, intra- and post-op phase, the circulating
registered nurse: coordinates the activities of the room, assembles
necessary equipment, delegates activities to other team members,
implements the nursing process and care plan, serves as the patient
advocate, assures a safe environment for the patient, completes
documentation accurately, completes a correct sponge, needle and
instrument count, informs PACU of special needs. 2) Scrub Duties:
The scrub nurse: pre-operatively utilizes knowledge of procedure to
assemble supplies and instruments pertinent to the procedure;
intra-operatively scrubs hands and arms, gowns, gloves and sets up
sterile supplies according to standards and department protocol;
maintains an accurate account of sponges, needles, and instruments;
anticipates surgeons needs to reduce the time for the procedure;
ensures that all team members follow principles of aseptic
technique. Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Physical
Demands: Ability to lift twenty (20) pounds. Moving, lifting or
transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to fifty (50)
pounds, as well as assist with weights of more than one-hundred
(100) pounds. Ability to stand for extended periods. Fine motor
skills. Visual acuity. Qualifications Skills: a) Education:
Graduation from an accredited nursing program with a Degree in
Nursing. b) Training Experience: Experience is preferred.
Orientation is based on previous knowledge and experience.
Additional education/training in related field is considered on an
individual basis. Certification in OR nursing is recommended.
Active membership in professional organization (AORN) is highly
recommended. BCLS required upon hire. ACLS recommended. Must be
licensed in the State of Colorado. c) Job Knowledge: Encompass a
wide range of nursing, psycho-social and medical information which
includes nursing process, communication and problem solving, and
assessment and prioritizing skills. Additional
Information:**Colorado Adult Protective Services (CAPS) check
REQUIRED** Position Billing string = Medefis
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