Or Nurse Circulator

We are seeking an OR Nurse Circulator to join our team! You will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of assigned patients.

Responsibilities:

• Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Pre-admission preparation of patients.
• Conduct pre- and post-operative education.
• Serves as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team.
• Takes and monitors patient’s vital signs.
• Participates in Time Out.
• Provides basic bedside care.
• Prepares, administers, and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.
• Responds to life-saving situations based on nursing standards and protocol.
• Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, promptly, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
• Preps operating room for patient/procedure.
• Assists in positioning, responding to comfort/safety of patient.
• Provides for accurate care and handling of specimens.
• Observes and enforces strict standards of asepsis.
• Observes, checks and monitors all equipment used during surgery to confirm they are running smoothly.
• Inventories all items both pre-and post-surgery.
• Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
• Monitors patient’s physical and emotional well-being throughout the care continuum.
• Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by the physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their post-treatment home care needs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation.
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in the operating room as an OR RN Circulator
• Familiarity with medical software and equipment
• Ability to build rapport with patients
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment