Registered Nurse- O.R. Circulator; PRN

Overview

Job Description - Registered Nurse- O.R. Circulator (PRN AS NEEDED) )

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

Registered Nurse- O.R. Circulator (PRN AS NEEDED) -

Provides direct patient care to neonate through geriatric patient populations. Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. Communicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist continuously and as needed about patient condition. Assists with the maintenance of surgical equipment and inventory. Participates in performance improvement activities. Assesses Operating Room for equipment functioning and readiness, obtains supplies for individual cases and ensures all appropriate needs of surgical operating team are met.

Monitors, positions and assists patient during procedure.

Regulatory Requirements:

• Current ACLS certification or Basic EKG or Arrhythmia-identification certification
• Minimum of one (1) year work experience in the Operating Room

Language

Skills:

• Ability to read and communicate effective in English.
• Additional languages preferred

Skills:

• Basic computer knowledge.

Physical Demands:

• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.