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Registered Nurse - OR Circulator at Semmes… · Memphis
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Full-time
Description
Semmes Murphey Clinic Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) is hiring. We are looking for a registered nurse to circulate in our operating rooms. You will assist physicians during surgical procedures, in addition to supervising and directing patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures.
We are a single specialty ASC with NO call, NO holidays and NO regularly scheduled weekends.
We are looking for someone who:
Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies; assists with inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the admission area
Aids physician during surgical procedures; confirms that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice
Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies, and operating room activities; considers staff abilities when delegating activities; maintains order and cleanliness of admission area
Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures and protocol; maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient; uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate care
Develops a plan of care for the patient based on assessment data and implements admission care (e.g., evaluates chart, administers medication) and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques
Requirements
Minimum:
Nursing degree from an accredited school
One (1) year experience as a circulating nurse in Neurosurgery
Preferred:
Experience working in an ambulatory surgery center
Certifications & Credentials
RN license (active) in appropriate states
CPR certified
ACLS certification
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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