Rice County District Hospital is looking for a qualified RN to join our surgical team. The ideal candidate would posses strong work ethic and would be dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of our community. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.

Job Summary:

The Surgery/Circulating Nurse will provide professional nursing evaluation and care to patients before, during, and after surgery or diagnostic procedures and will work with other professional staff to provide continuity of care for all patients of the healthcare system.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assesses patient's preparedness for procedure, verifies operative procedure, consent form, and operation site.
• Monitors patient condition and provides nursing intervention during the immediate post-anesthesia recovery period
• Provides post-procedural instructions and assists in preparing the ambulatory patient for dismissal
• Performs instrument and equipment preparatory procedures and sterilizes items as required
• Performs weekly and monthly cleaning and stocking of surgery and central supply areas
• Assists with the surgical clinic as needed
• Complies with certification/recertification requirements of the position and attends continuing education courses to remain current in the field
• Charts concisely, descriptively, and legibly indicating patient's need for ongoing care
• Performs nursing procedures safely and efficiently
• Demonstrates understanding of and adheres to the hospitals infection control protocols
• Demonstrates compliance with existing standards and policies
• Participates in education, staff meetings, and other mandatory meetings
• Provides service in a caring and compassionate manner without prejudice

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated competency in the care of patients before, during, and after surgical procedures
• Ability to act independently and make decisions under stress
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to handle emergency and crisis situations

Education and Experience:

• Current Kansas licensed Registered Nurse
• BLS,NRP,TNCC, and ACLS certification within one year of employment
• Minimum one year of experience in operating room nursing preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extensive periods of time
• Manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination to provide nursing care and operating equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stoop, squat, or bend frequently
• Corrected vision and hearing within normal range to observe and communicate with patients and professional staff
• Exposure to patient elements including communicable diseases and bloodborne pathogens

Hospital District #1 of Rice County operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. The operational needs of the nursing department and safety of the patients may require that employees be available to work all shifts, weekends and holidays.

Rice County District Hospital is a 25-bed, Critical Access hospital dedicated to serving the people of Rice County and the surrounding areas with exceptional care. Located in Lyons, the hospital is open for emergency services 24/7 and provides personalized, around-the-clock care for patients, utilizing a staff of more than 150.

Rice Community Healthcare does not discriminate employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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