We are thrilled that you are considering joining the dedicated team of professionals at St. Mary’s Surgical Center located in Blue Springs, Missouri. Our mission is to provide exceptional surgical care in a safe, welcoming, and patient-centered environment. As a facility that performs a wide range of outpatient surgical procedures, we hold ourselves to the highest standards, consistently meeting and often exceeding the quality benchmarks set by our accrediting body, The Joint Commission. Our team includes highly trained and experienced nursing staff, all certified in advanced life support and committed to strict cleanliness and infection control practices. Here, you’ll be part of a collaborative, compassionate team, focused on delivering care that we would be proud to offer our own families.

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We are seeking a OR Circulating Nurse (PRN), internally referred to as our Operating Room Circulating Registered Nurse at St Mary’s Surgical Center a member of Prime Healthcare in Blue Springs, MO. You will be a part of a close-knit, highly collaborative operating room team that assists with Orthopedics, Podiatry, Gastroenterology, and General Surgeries. The OR Circulating RN is an essential member of the perioperative team, who advocates for patients that are under anesthesia and/or sedation and the OR RN that conducts an inventory of supplies and equipment used during and after the surgical procedure. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PRN.

Shift’s Available:  Days (No weekends or holidays)

Employment Type: Per Diem

Hours: Varied

If you have experience as a Circulating Nurse, Operating Room Nurse, PACU Nurse or Surgical Nurse you are encouraged to apply!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• prepare the operating room, ensure the cleanliness of the environment, and confirm that all required equipment is functioning properly
• assist in preparing the patient for surgery, which may involve verifying the patient's identity and surgical site, helping to position the patient on the operating table, and ensuring that all necessary pre-operative procedures are completed
• document pertinent information before, during, and after the surgical procedure, such as the patient's vital signs, medications administered, and any other relevant details for the patient's medical record
• maintain a safe and sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to strict infection control protocols and ensure that all team members follow proper procedures for handling instruments and equipment
• maintain a safe and sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to strict infection control protocols and ensure that all team members follow proper procedures for handling instruments and equipment

Education and Work Experience

• current and valid state RN License
• current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
• current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current
• minimum of one year previous Perioperative experience or on the job training
• Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification (AORN) preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

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