Registered Nurse - Operating Room - Kootenai Outpatient Surgery Center

Step into a gratifying role as a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse OR Circulator to join our four (4) OR multi-specialty Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). Nurses at Kootenai Outpatient Surgery have access to nursing education from skilled Nursing Professional Development Practitioners who partner in professional development throughout employment. Join our award-winning team, where excellence in nursing is celebrated and patient care is our top priority.

Job Overview:
The Operating Room circulator will be responsible for preparing the operating room for surgery, assisting the surgical team during the procedure, and providing excellent patient care throughout the surgical process.

Responsibilities:
•   Assists physician and surgical team during examinations and procedures
•   Performs safe specimen handling and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse
•   Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patient and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills
•   Performs a variety of tasks per facility needs
•   A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
•   Performs other related duties as assigned
•   Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
•   Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
•   Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
•   Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:
•   Graduate of a nationally accredited Nursing program. 
•   State of Idaho Registered Nurse or licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the "multistate privilege to practice" compact with Idaho.
•   BLS required

Working Conditions:
•   Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
•   Typical equipment used in a clinical job
•   Must be able to stoop, crouch or bend
•   Must be able to push, pull, or transfer heavy equipment
•   Must be able to lift or move up to 35 lbs