RN - OR Circulator

Overview:

RiverView Health, is a community owned, membership based non-profit organization that was formed in 1898 and continues to be the sole community hospital in Crookston, MN.

 

RiverView Health operates a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital, RiverView Recovery Center; a chemical dependency outpatient treatment program, RiverView Home Care and five primary care and specialty clinics in the hospitals service area.

 

We have a robust scholarship program for those furthering their education in a medical field, excellent benefits, and a friendly work environment. Full-time benefits include health insurance, free single vision and basic dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability, and employer HSA contributions. Other benefits include employer pension matching, shift differential, incentive/premium pay, free annual biometric screening and paid volunteer time off.

 

RiverView is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 

Responsibilities:

RiverView Health has a full-time (72 hours every 2 weeks) RN - OR Circulating Nurse position open. The Circulating Nurse ensures the safety of the patient within the intra-operative phase during the surgical procedure.  The Circulating Nurse works in collaboration with Surgeons, Surgical Technologist, CRNA, and other nursing staff.  The Nurse will manage all the necessary care inside the surgery room; assisting the surgical team in maintaining sterility, creating a comfortable and safe environment for the patient as well as the surgical staff, and ensure integrated teamwork. Majority of work hours are day shift but hours of work will vary depending on surgery schedule and position has the possibility to include working a 1 in 4 call rotation. The Nurse must be able to use sound judgment, interpersonal communication skills, and critical thinking skills to evaluate the patient’s needs and ensure a positive outcome. 

Qualifications:

• Applicants are required to have a current State of Minnesota RN license.

• Current American Heart CPR certification is required.  ACLS and PALS are also required and if not current need to be obtained within 6 months of hire or employment will be terminated. .
• A minimum of one year Operating Room experience preferred.