RN Registered Nurse

OR Circulating Registered Nurse (RN)Shift's Available: DaysEmployment Type: Full TimeHours: 8-hour shiftsLocation: St. Joseph Medical Center – Kansas City, MOWe are seeking a OR Circulating Registered Nurse (RN), internally referred to as our Operating Room Circulating RN. 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.ResponsibilitiesIf 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, ensure the cleanliness of the environment, and confirm that all required equipment is functioning properlyAssist 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 completedDocument 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 including specimens and implantsMaintain 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 equipmentMaintain 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 equipmentQualificationsEducation and Work ExperienceBefore we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:Current and valid state RN LicenseCurrent BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain currentCurrent ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain currentCurrent PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain currentMinimum of one year previous Perioperative experienceAdditional Qualifications That Are a Plus:Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification (AORN)Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:Health, dental, and vision insurance optionsPaid vacation, sick time and holidaysBereavement leave, FMLA and other leave optionsEmployer 401K optionsTuition reimbursement optionsLife, disability, and other insurance optionsMany other amazing benefitsFull benefits at Prime Healthcare: Employment OpportunityCompany is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: