This position has a $20,000 sign-on bonus.  This position is Full-time day Shift either 6:00am to 2:30pm or 6am to 5pm.  

Providence Medical Center in Kansas City is renowned for its exceptional patient care and extensive range of services. From emergency services and general surgery to heart and vascular care, the Spine, and Joint Centers. Providence offers everything you need under one roof.

Providence Medical Center, a Healthgrades “America’s Top 250 hospital” is accredited by the Joint Commission and a member of Prime Healthcare. Founded in 1920, Providence is community hospital has a rich history of caring for patients in the Western Kansas City area.

As an employee, you will be part of a community-focused organization dedicated to giving back. The center not only offers a fulfilling work environment but also provides outstanding benefits to its employees. These benefits include:

• Outstanding Medical Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement: Support for further education and professional growth.
• Paid Time Off: Generous leave policies to balance work and life.
• 401(k) Plan: Retirement savings plan to secure your future.

Join Providence Medical Center’s team of dedicated healthcare workers and embark on a rewarding career with opportunities for growth and contribution to community well-being.

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We are looking for an OR Circulating Nurse, internally referred to as our Operating Room Circulating Registered Nurse at Providence Medical Center (Kansas City, KS) a member of Prime Healthcare. You will be a part of a close-knit, highly collaborative operating room team that aids with Orthopedics, Podiatry, Neurosurgery, Urology, 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 RN that conducts an inventory of supplies and equipment used during and after the surgical procedure.

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

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

• Prepare the operating room, such as setting up surgical trays, ensure the cleanliness of the environment, and confirm that all required equipment is functioning properly.
• Aid 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.
• While the surgical team performs the procedure, function as a liaison between the operating room staff and other areas of the hospital.
• 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.
• Provide great post-operative care, aid with transferring the patient to the recovery area, ensure that the patient's condition is stable, and provide any necessary post-operative instructions or support.

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Education and Work Experience

1. Current and valid state RN License.

2. Current BLS (AHA or ARC) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

3. Current ACLS (AHA or ARC) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

4. Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification (AORN) preferred

5. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.