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Glenn Medical Center, a Critical Access Hospital located in Willows CA, in partnership with our physicians, will consistently strive to provide accessible, high quality care within the local community. Our focus is on improving the health and well-being of all individuals by offering inpatient, outpatient and rural health clinic services to the Glenn County community.Must have one year OR circulating experience with orthopedics specifically required- no exceptions.Job Summary:The Circulating Nurse provides care and support to patients before, during and after surgery. Assists thesurgical team in their tasks.Qualifications:
Current California Nursing License
One (1) year circulating nurse experience required
BLS and ACLS required
Duties and Responsibilities:
Operating Room Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of OR Nurses include (but are not limited to):
Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
Conducts pre- and post-operative education
Serves as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team
Takes and monitors patients’ vital signs
Ensures that operating on correct patient and the correct procedure is being performed
Provides basic, bedside care
Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse
Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol
Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
Preps operating room for patient/procedure
Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology
Monitors patients’ physical and emotional well-being throughout the care continuum
Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their post-treatment home care needs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation
Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
Assists in positioning, responding to comfort/safety of patient
Provides for accurate care and handling of specimens
Observes and enforces strict standards of asepsis
Observes, checks and monitors all equipment used during surgery to confirm they are running smoothly
Handles patient documentation
Inventories all items both pre- and post-surgery
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