Job Description:
Responsible for organizing and providing nursing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel based upon their licensure, preparation and job descriptions. Contributes to the meeting of the mission and goals of the facility and Essentia, and meets the requirements of the Joint Commission if applicable and/or other federal, state and local regulatory or accrediting agencies.
Education Qualifications:
In this role you will:
assess performance in the Sterile Processing Unit, communicate to all levels of the operating room, and ensure safety is incorporated into supply chain processes
escalate and report critical issues, compliance gaps and emerging risks to Manager of Surgical Services
be responsible for conducting quality assessments to ensure a quality product and ensures compliance with government regulatory agency standards and ensures all AMMI standards, Join Commission, Health Department, OSHA requirements are met within the department.
Please note:
If the candidate wants to if wants to continue call coverage for the operating room, they must maintain circulating skills by circulating twice monthly.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
Required qualifications:
Current nursing licensure in state(s) of employment.- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month
4 years of RN circulator experience
Demonstrable knowledge of AORN standards
Proficient in Tecsys ordering
Proficient in all aspects of Instrument sterilization
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree or ability to obtain within 3 years.
FTE
1
Shift Rotation
Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
0600
Shift End Time
1430
Weekends
May take call in OR if circulates cases 2x monthly
Union
VA Hospital MNA RNs (VAHOSPRN)
Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.
Essentia Health EEO:
Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Essentia
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