Jefferson Healthcare·Port Townsend, Washington
The Surgical Circulator RN serves as a patient advocate within the operating room, ensuring patients receive the best possible care throughout all phases, from admission to recovery and transfer to inpatient floors. This role involves active participation in the dynamic surgical services environment at Jefferson Healthcare.
Surgical Circulator: Announcement #308269
Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a challenging and exciting opportunity? Jefferson Healthcare is seeking a full-time Surgical Circulator to join our dynamic team in the Surgical Services department.
As a Surgical Circulator, you will serve as a patient advocate and work inside the operating room to ensure that patients receive the best possible care. You will be involved in all phases of patient care, from admission to recovery, and even help in discharging patients or taking them to the inpatient floor.
If you are motivated to learn and grow in your role, Jefferson Healthcare is the perfect place for you.
1.0 FTE; 40 hours/week; Day shift; 8 hour shifts
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Surgical Services at Jefferson Healthcare is a place like no other. Our team operates in a tight-knit work environment where we prioritize not only the well-being of our patients but also each other. The OR hallway offers stunning views of the Cascade Mountain Range and Mount Rainier beyond Puget Sound, making it a serene and calming place to recover. We're open every weekday, and our team provides 24/7 call coverage after hours.
Our Surgical Services include a Pre-Op Clinic, a Surgical short-stay unit, 3 OR Suites, 1 Endoscopy Room, PACU, and Sterile Processing. All the instrumentation used in Jefferson Healthcare, including the OR, the hospital, and all the clinics, is sterilized in our facility. We offer a wide range of services, including General, Ortho, Urology, OBGYN, Endoscopy, and minor Cardiology procedures. On average, we perform over 100 surgeries and 60 endoscopies each month, as well as over a hundred total hip and knee replacements every year.
At Jefferson Healthcare, we strive to provide the highest quality surgical services available, and our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to ensuring comfort and safety every step of the way.
Jefferson Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
As part of Jefferson Healthcare's commitment to a safe and high-quality workplace, all candidates are required to complete pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, and for certain positions, a drug test.
Screenings are conducted in accordance with RCW 43.43.815, RCW 43.43.830-.842, and RCW 49.44.240, as well as Jefferson Healthcare's Drug and Alcohol Policy. Roles designated as safety-sensitive may be tested under a standard or modified (non-THC) drug panel, consistent with Washington State law.
Candidates must possess a current Washington State RN license and current AHA BLS/CPR (Healthcare Provider) certification, along with required ACLS certification or the ability to obtain it within 90 days. Availability for on-call response within 20 minutes is mandatory.
Market context
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