Circulating RN - Surgical Services - Part Time

General Definition and Scope of Job

Circulating Registered Nurses are allied health professionals, who are an integral part of the OR team providing surgical care to patients. They are responsible for the direct patient care of pediatric through geriatric patient populations. RN’s address the cultural, psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. They utilize the nursing process in the perioperative setting and collaborate with other health care providers in a coordinated manner throughout the process of caring for the patient undergoing operative or other invasive procedures. The RN participates in performance improvement activities for the department as well as the hospital as a whole. Positive attitude and teamwork are essential. Exceptional customer service to patients is required.

JOB STATUS:

• Part Time, 40 hours per pay period, 10 hour shifts

What are the Minimum Skills, Experience and Educational Requirements?

1. Current RN licensure in the State of Michigan, BSN preferred
2. Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification.
3. Previous nursing clinical experience required.
4. Ability to successfully complete the general orientation.
5. Ability to successfully complete the unit competency inventory/staff development plan..
6. Able to read, write, and speak the English language effectively.
7. Ability to multi-task and keep area organized.
8. Computer knowledge and experience.

What are the Critical Demands of the Job?

1. Ability to lift floor to waist level – 15 lbs.
2. Ability to lift waist level and above – 10 lbs.
3. Ability to carry objects up to 50 lbs.
4. Ability to push/pull up to 100 lbs.
5. Manual dexterity and mobility.
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Frequent and prolonged standing and walking – 80% of day.
8. Frequent bending, twisting, reaching overhead, and reaching forward.
9. Accepts responsibility for personal and professional growth.
10. Effective work relationships with hospital staff, management, and medical staff.
11. Capable of working independently and making judgments based on assessment and critical thinking skills.
12. Maintains confidentiality of patient and organizational information.
13. Ability to delegate appropriately.

What Perks or Benefits Can You Look Forward to?

• Low cost benefits including medical, dental, and vision available to you and your dependents
• FSA/DCRA
• 401k/Roth, Financial Wellness Benefit
• Education reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off plan (PTO)
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Employee discount in the café, gift shop and pharmacy
• Great work environment with a family feel

What are the Working Conditions?

1. Work performed in a pleasant, progressive, acute care environment committed to family centered care.
2. Must be able to move from one task to another in an efficient manner.
3. Must be able to use time efficiently.
4. Unpredictable mealtimes.  Breaks and lunches are scheduled around patient needs.
5. Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens or other infectious diseases.
6. Must be able to tolerate wearing protective gear (including, but not limited to, barrier gloves, moisture impervious lab coats, protective eyewear, and face shields).
7. Workload may be unpredictably high at times.

At Trinity Health Grand Haven, we’re proud to independently serve our lakeshore communities right where they live. That’s why we’re committed to delivering the high quality care our community needs - from emergency response and urgent care to our convenient lab locations, skilled-nursing care center, hospital, and other local affiliates, we are working together every single day to bring award-winning medical care close to home.