OR Nurse Part-time/PRN

OR Nurse 8-hour shifts (no call): Part-Time or PRN Hours Available We are looking for motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to care for patients in an operating room setting. We offer a great team environment with people who thrive in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery center. We provide flexible shifts and part-time or PRN hours. We are staffing positions to cover our hours Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No nights, weekends, or call!  

DO WORK THAT MATTERSAre you looking for work that matters? If yes, we invite you to join us. We are seeking motivated, committed individuals to join our enthusiastic and busy team, which is positively impacting the lives of Alaskans every day.

The Surgery Center of Fairbanks (SCF) is a nationally recognized, multi-specialty surgery center serving patients from throughout the vast region of interior Alaska. Our team is changing the lives of patients through technologically advanced surgery and an exceptional level of care. Working at SCF gives you the opportunity to apply your skills in a Center recognized for excellence while advancing your career.SCF is accredited by the Joint Commission and received Disease Specific Care Certification by TJC for the Total Knee Replacement program.Come to work with us in a very busy, multi-specialty Ambulatory Surgery Center that prides itself on our efficiency and excellence in patient care!See what others say about being a registered nurse at SCF: https://vimeo.com/474163596

Why work at SCF?https://vimeo.com/474163968Job Description and Duties:a) Participates as a team member in support of the total perioperative processb) Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case managementc) Supervises and directs patient care in a single operating roomd) Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectivelye) Delegates activities appropriate to the abilities of available staff membersf) Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and in effective turnover timeg) Assists with supply, drug, and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availabilityh) Addresses patient needs during admission to the operating room, with attention to requirements specific to the outpatient settingI) Transports patients to the operating room observing policies/procedures, safety requirements, and patient needsj) Identifies the patient and correct surgical intervention according to policy/procedure and communicates such information to all members of the surgical teamk) Reviews patients' medical records/needs to plan care with other healthcare team membersl) Provides comfort and reassurance to patientm) Maintains patients' privacy and dignityn) Explains intraoperative phase of routine procedures and care to the patiento) Performs the circulating nurse's role and functions following approved operating room procedures to meet the requirements of scheduled proceduresp) Prepares operating room according to requirements of patient/procedure to be performedq) Assembles and provides properly functioning equipment, supplies, and instruments before start of procedure and positions and adjusts equipment as required during the procedurer) Anticipates needs of surgical team and assists anesthesia personnel by supporting patient during administration of anesthesias) Assists with the proper and safe positioning of the patient and prepares operative site as directed by established procedurest) Monitors compliance with principles of aseptic technique according to accepted standardsu) Assists with identification and confirmation of operative sitev) Provides for comfort in the physical environment by monitoring designated parametersw) Provides continuity of patient care by communicating with other perioperative care personnel and documenting records accordinglyx) Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and the physiciany) Accurately comprehends and interprets verbal orders/directionsz) Documents patient care records and other forms accurately following policies and proceduresaa) Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about patient's statusRequirements:1. High school graduate or GED certificate recipient2. Graduate of accredited school in nursing3. RN with active Alaska license4. One plus years of experience in the operating room5. CPR certified6. Leadership qualities7. Strong ethical and moral character references8. Language skills adequate for high-level written, interpersonal, and telephone communication in American English