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Three Rivers Hospital is a public, not-for-profit, critical access health care center serving a district bridging Okanogan and Douglas Counties, from Mazama to Monse to Mansfield. We are located in Brewster, Washington at the confluence of the Columbia, Okanogan, and Methow rivers.
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Continuing a 70-year tradition, our vision is to be a trusted community partner, providing excellence in healthcare. Our dedicated, professional healthcare team strive to create the ideal patient experience by providing compassionate, safe and respectful patient care.
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Health care has changed over the years and we have a long and enduring history caring for our communities. Visit our History page to learn more about how we have been serving our hospital district since 1949 and how we support, promote and improve quality of life and overall health.
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To lead the innovation of safe and respectful patient care with a compassionate culture supported by our dedicated, professional health care team.
Three Rivers Hospital is seeking an OR Circulator and PAR Nurse on a per diem basis.
Position Summary: The OR Circulator/PAR Nurse is an active member of the Operating Room team in providing quality preoperative care to the patient. Observes and teaches other surgical team members with emphasis on asepsis, teamwork and safety. Assumes the leadership role in supervisor’s absence. Coordinates efforts of all the surgical team to expedite the surgical procedure with the highest quality of care for the patients. Renders quality nursing care in providing intensive observation and assistance of the patient recovering from an operative procedure for which an anesthesia agent is required. This covers the period of time from patient admission to PACU through transfer and acceptance of responsibility of the patient by general or special unit licensed staff.
Essential Job Duties: Identify needed supplies and equipment to prepare the room for the patient and the procedure. Test all electrical units to assure proper functioning. Assure that all pre-surgical activities are completed. Assure completion of the patient’s chart, operating room records and charge sheets. Assess and meet the patient’s physical, emotional and safety needs. Assist anesthetist as needed and stand by during the induction and intubation phases of anesthesia. Prepare the operative site in the prescribed manner. Assist the surgeon, assistant and technologists with gowning and assure that the room set-up meets their needs. Preparation of specimens, retrieval of extra supplies, cleaning and flashing instruments are the only exceptions. Retrieve instruments, etc. which fall to the floor and wash and autoclave as necessary. Keep the room neat and tidy. Assure correct sponge and needle counts and participate in instrument monitoring. Obtain and record medications which the provider administers during operative procedure. Anticipate and fulfill the needs of the surgeon, assistant, anesthesia and technologist. Assist with table and room clean-up following the operative procedure. Supervise and assist in sterilization, stocking and case care set-ups. Assist the Recovery Nurse in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit as necessary. Keep the OR Supervisor notified of progress and changes in the OR. Notify other staff of surgery schedule changes. Assist in the orientation, training and education of personnel. Teach and direct other personnel assigned to work under their direction. Support and interpret the hospital philosophy, objectives and policies. Participate in activities that will assist the department and hospital to provide ongoing improvement in patient care services. Adhere to the Washington State Registered Nurse Practice Act and hospital’s written policies and procedures. Assist in other nursing areas when unoccupied in OR/PAR if requested by OR Supervisor. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Current Registered Nurse in the State of Washington. Two years’ experience as a full-time circulator. Current BLS certification. ACLS certification within one (1) year of acceptance of position.
To read the rest of this job description and download an application, please visit the Opportunity page on our website linked below.
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Today is International Patient Safety Day! Quality care and safety are the topmost priorities at Three Rivers Hospital. Our Quality Council meets regularly to discuss patient safety, satisfaction and feedback, among other topics. They lead the charge in keeping our patients safe and identifying areas to improve.
The Quality Council also takes time to celebrate our successes -- for instance, Three Rivers Hospital has had no surgical site infections in 2019, and our nurses consistently surpass their targets for medication scanning, even in the most emergent cases.
There are things you can do to help ensure the safety of yourself and your loved ones, as well. The link below shares some ideas, such as bringing a relative or friend with you to doctor appointments.
International Patient Safety Day
Ensuring the safety of patients in health care systems around the world is the focus of International Patient Safety Day, held on September 17.Have you picked up the most recent edition of the Methow Valley News? They were present at a meeting between 12th District Sen. Brad Hawkins and members of our administrative team on September 5. From left are Human Resources Director Anita Fisk, Chief Operating Officer Melanie Neddo, and Chief Executive Officer Scott Graham. Photo credit to Don Nelson at the News.
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Thanks to a generous donation by Three Rivers Hospital Foundation