Registered Nurse, Visiting Surgery Circulator

Organization:

SCH-Sutter Coast Hospital

Position Overview:

The RN Circulator provides care to patients undergoing surgical procedures, with primary emphasis on the
intra-operative period as well as responsibility for the preoperative assessment and postoperative
evaluation of the patient. The physical, psychological, safety, rehabilitative and learning needs of patients
and family are addressed. These functions are performed in association with peers, attending physicians,
anesthesiology department and allied support services. The RN delivers care through the use of the
nursing process based on AORN Standards and encompasses both technical competency and
professional behavior in all specialties provided for at Sutter Coast Hospital. Performs specialized duties
as related to the department; Circulating Nurse, Scrub Nurse, Recovery Room Nurse. Takes call on a
scheduled basis.
Provides individualized, goal-directed nursing care to patients through the use of the nursing process &
documentation from admission to discharge. This includes & is not limited to: patient assessment by
gathering information necessary to formulate a nursing diagnosis to be used as a basis for planning care by
developing a written plan consistent with formulated nursing diagnosis. Implements care that is skillful,
efficient, safe & based on patient care standards by performing nursing procedures required for patient
assignments, providing the outlined care & documenting the care given & changes in the patient's condition
in accordance with standards. Anticipates & recognizes potential problems & intervenes appropriately by
correlating data, test results, progress notes & patient condition. Evaluates the degree of effectiveness &
makes changes as needs are recognized. Provides leadership by managing care through others using
Standards of Practice (TJC, Title XXII, Professional Practice Acts) & interpreting (or uses others to
interpret) Standards of Practice to other staff which may include legal implications.
These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the
most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require
that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff
changes, workload, or technical development).

Job Description:

*Sign On Bonus Potential, up to $15,000*

EDUCATION
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
Associate's or Bachelor's

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

Required:
RN-Registered Nurse of California
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 180 Days of hire

Preferred:

CNOR-Certified Perioperative Nurse

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
Minimum of 12 months Perioperative Nursing experience in an acute care facility within the past 3 years, with competence to function in the Circulating role. Prior experience in Post Anesthesia Care is desirable.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Independently practices and prioritizes multiple demands in an ever-changing environment.
Promotes a positive relationship between Sutter Health and the community.
Maintain effective working relationships with patients, visitors, medical and ancillary staff.
Ability to comprehend and follow instructions; ability to perform simple and repetitive tasks; ability to
maintain a work pace appropriate to a given work load; ability to perform complex and varied tasks; ability
to get along with co-workers, peers, and patients; ability to recognize potential hazards and follow
appropriate precautions; ability to understand and remember detailed instructions.
Competence to function in the scrub role is highly desirable.
Demonstrated skill in providing intra-operative nursing care in the following service areas: Orthopedic,
Ophthalmic, ENT/Plastic Surgery, General, Urologic, OB/GYN, and Endoscopy.
Good interpersonal communication skills both oral & written, computer skills, knowledge of infection control
practices, knowledge of applicable regulations and standards (AORN, TJC, CMS, Title 22), ability to
operate clinical equipment in the pre-op, operative and PACU area, ability to be flexible and open to change
while handling multiple priorities.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $47.87 to $73.28 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Applicants for specific positions are still required to disclose certain convictions during the application process, and those convictions may also be considered in determining eligibility for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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