Registered Nurse

Surgical Services Operating-Circulator Registered Nurse

Holyoke Medical Center currently runs seven Operating rooms and 2 Endoscopy Suites. Our Operating Room team is looking for an enthusiastic and reliable person to provide safe and effective nursing care.

Performs the perioperative nursing role to include preoperative assessment of the patient, nursing care plan formulation, operative care plan implementation, and postoperative evaluation of the patient's response/outcome. Also evaluates the effectiveness and appropriateness of nursing care provided with documentation of such.

• Demonstrates understanding and utilization of principles of asepsis in all duties.

• Assists in the setting up and performance of cases by assembly of equipment and supplies according to sterile technique.

• Assists in the setting up and performance of cases by opening of sterile pack, instruments, and supplies according to sterile technique.

• Prepares each patient for surgery by: positioning the patient in the appropriate position, preparing the patient's operative site, confirming the procedure and site according to the surgeon's history and physical and operating room team, and helping move the patient to and from the operating table.

• Assists anesthesia personnel with the intubation/extubation of patients, the monitoring of fluid volume balance, the administration of blood/blood products, and the thermo-regulation of the patient.

• Performs surgical counts (sponges, sharps, and instruments) and documents nursing care on legal records.

• Handles specimens according to proper procedure.

• Assists in the clean-up of the operating room following surgery, including proper disposal of used supplies and sharps.

• Assumes responsibility for intra-operative patient safety related to positioning activities, the use of equipment, and the use of chemicals and solutions.

• Is responsible for complete and thorough performance of assigned tasks, addressing specific needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients as necessary.

• Acts as the nursing advocate for the patient, upholding the patient's rights. Collaborates with other professional team members.

• Monitors the patient's level of consciousness, electrocardiogram, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation during local anesthetic procedures.

• Uses supplies conservatively and efficiently.

• Performs infection control activities to include observation of the surgical team during procedures, taking corrective actions as needed to maintain aseptic technique. Provides a surgically clean environment for patient care. Ensures the sterility of supplies and instrumentation used during operative procedures.

• Performs on call duties for emergency surgeries after duty hours and weekends on a rotating basis.

• Is knowledgeable of policies and procedures of the department and facility.

• Maintains professional competency through appropriate continuing education.

• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein, or as assigned by the Surgery Team Leader, Surgical Services Nurse Manager and Director.

• Cover in Medical Day Stay (MDS) Pre-op (SSS)/PACU areas as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Current license within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse;

Current BLS, ACLS, PALS certification

Two years of perioperative experience preferred.

We offer a competitive salary & benefit package, including:

• low cost health insurance with no deductibles when using HMC services

• dental and vision insurance

• free disability and life insurance

• 403(b) plan

• Up to $7000 in degree/tuition reimbursement

• Committed to low patient ratios

• Free on-site parking