RN PERIOPERATIVE TRAINEE, FT

About the Role

• Full-Time student of a specialized internal training program.
• Perioperative RN Trainee participates in a 6-month formal education program developed by AORN to train RNs to practice in the role of a surgery circulator in the Operating Room (OR).
• The program prepares students to identify patient needs and prioritize care through the surgical experience utilizing assessment skills.
• In the role, the Perioperative RN plans and delegates care based on identified patient needs.
• The Perioperative RN executes therapeutic physician orders and nursing interventions.
• The Perioperative RN evaluates the patient's response to care and the attainment of or progress toward expected outcomes.
• The Perioperative RN is accountable for outcomes of patient care delivered during the assigned shift.
• This position requires constant walking & standing with twisting, bending, and lifting.
• There is the possibility of carrying, pushing & pulling 20 to 50lbs.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in a 6-month formal education program.
• Train to practice in the role of a surgery circulator in the Operating Room (OR).
• Identify patient needs and prioritize care.
• Plan and delegate care.
• Execute therapeutic physician orders and nursing interventions.
• Evaluate patient's response to care and progress toward expected outcomes.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period.
• Graduation incentive for all graduates of the program.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an Accredited School Of Nursing, with current Alabama Licensure.
• Experience: Experience preferred, new graduate accepted.
• For Huntsville Health System, no written warnings/suspension within the year.