Registered Nurse - OR Circulator

RN- OR/Surgery CirculatorFull TimeLocation: Ochsner Medical Complex- The GroveEducationRequired - Registered Nurse DiplomaPreferred - Associate's or Bachelor's degree in NursingWork Experience Required - Experience working with and maintaining confidential information. Experience working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Preferred - Leadership skills / experience directly supervising or managing othersBasic computer skillsCertificationsRequired - Current RN License in the state of practiceCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart AssociationPreferred - Certification in clinical specialty areaKnowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)Strong organizational skills and detailed oriented.Good time management skills and self-directed.Demonstrates good judgement.Good interpersonal skills.Delegation skills.Job DutiesEffectively uses the Nursing Process in the delivery of patient care.Assesses learning needs and implement teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family and other groups or disciplines.Communicates, delegates and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the Interdisciplinary Team.Utilizes data, information and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.Other related duties as required.The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.Physical and Environmental Demands The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io (select option 1) or View email address on click.appcast.io. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.