Registered Nurse OR Circulator - Periop 101 Trainee

Overview Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is looking for Registered Nurse OR Circulator Trainees in beautiful Fairbanks, Alaska. This Surgical Services Registered Nurse Circulator Trainee position will join a dynamic Peri‑Operative Department team. The successful candidate will be willing to commit to the program for three years. Program Details Periop 101 is a comprehensive, blended educational program that is: Developed by AORN’s expert perioperative nurse authors Based on AORN's latest evidence-based Guidelines of Perioperative Practice This program combines a standardized, evidence-based online curriculum and textbook readings with hands‑on skills labs and a clinical practicum. Plus, all Periop 101 students receive a 1‑year complimentary AORN membership. Here is our surgery specific simulation room where Periop 101 candidates can expect to receive hands‑on training! Position Details Full time, 40 hours/week, 10 hour shifts, flexible schedule and on‑call hours required. Periop 101 training requires a three year commitment. Responsibilities Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, and discharge planning needs; reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe; reviews available information obtained by other health care team members; reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers; completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy. Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input; initiates a plan of care based on patient‑specific needs; sets realistic, measurable goals developed with patient/family; considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age‑specific and educational needs of the patient; plans care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team; reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient's status. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation, and supervision of the activities of the health care team; provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care; provides care in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements; delegates appropriately and provides nursing supervision to other licensed nurses and personnel; promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided. Evaluates patient and family response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed; evaluates patient progress toward goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members; evaluates patient response and effectiveness of teaching. Documents assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in the patient record; documentation is legible, timely, and in accordance with policy; documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing interventions and patient response to treatment; notes physician orders accurately and timely. Provides care based on best evidence available, and may participate in research activities within clinical practice; participates in unit or facility shared leadership; interacts and participates in the education, role development, and orientation of facility personnel, patients, students, families and visitors; promotes/supports growth of others by acting as a preceptor or mentor when appropriate. Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care; actively participates in the improvement of national nursing quality indicators and outcomes; may include participation in professional organizations. In some roles, may supervise staff and workflow of the department. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Must possess a valid current or temporary Alaska RN license. Requires the knowledge and skills normally demonstrated by an Associate's degree in nursing. BLS certification is required. May require ACLS, PALS, or additional certification and/or continuing education based on area of practice. Must have minimum of 2 years RN experience in any specialty. Requires creative thinking, prioritizing, and flexible problem solving skills. Ability to communicate clearly in both verbal and written forms. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification preferred. Experience working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Nurse in the specialty area. Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr