RN Circulating Nurse

Location

Dickinson, ND | United States

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Overview

Work in the heart of #humankindess at CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson.

As our RN Nurse Circulator,  you will prepare patients for surgical procedures and assist in the operating room to ensure they receive excellent nursing when they are at their most vulnerable. You'll ensure the safety of our patient during operation. Perioperative nursing is a unique type of nursing specialty and an essential member of the surgery team. The circulating nurse works by collaborating with other members of the team including the anesthesiologist, surgeon, surgical technologist, surgical assistant, and other personnel. You'll thrive as a team player and expert in the pre-operative, intraoperative and postoperative nursing services.

Every day you wi ll go over consent forms, answer questions about the procedure, do preoperative assessments, make sure the equipment is ready to go, and update family members on the surgery status during the operation. You will be expected to directly assist the surgeon during the actual surgery.

To be successful in this role you must have the ability to maintain focus while multitasking, remain calm under pressure, and exercise good judgment in emergency situations.

CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson part of CommonSpirit Heath a national nonprofit health system based in Englewood Colorado. The faith-based system operates in 18 states and includes 103 hospitals. Additional services offered within the system are: long-term care assisted and residential living communities community health services organizations home health agencies and numerous outpatient facilities.

• Assist surgeon and surgical team in the OR
• Care for patients before, during, and after procedures
• Develop and implement nursing care plan for surgical patients
• Ensure operating rooms are prepped with all necessary equipment and supplies
• Demonstrate a high level of compassion for patients 

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Candidates must hold an RN license that qualifies them to work as an RN in North Dakota (either an ND RN license or a compact RN license issued in another state)
• Basic Life Support (BLS).

• ACLS (90 days)

• PALS (90 days)

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).
• One (1) year in the discipline.

Benefits:

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, $20,000 and more!

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