Registered Nurse Operating Room Circulator

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

The Circulating Nurse is a Registered Nurse who provides quality patient care using the nursing process, the medical plan of care, and organizational policies. The Registered Nurse is fully responsible for all actions as a licensed nurse and is accountable to patients for the quality of care delivered.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Provide communication between team members in the surgical field and persons outside the Operating Room.

• Obtains needed supplies and equipment for each specific procedure.
• Assures adequate amounts of surgical supplies are in the Operating Room.
• Verifies suction, lights and other needed equipment are functioning properly.
• Opens sterile supplies, assists scrub tech, assists anesthesia team.
• Completes operative record.
• Maintains knowledge of drugs used and can administer drugs safely.
• Is familiar with supplies, equipment, and medications on the crash cart and able to assist in the event of a cardiac arrest.
• Orders supplies and medications.
• Team player who contributes to building the team by helping others succeed through role modeling and mentoring.
• Shares knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues.
• Promotes patient safety initiatives (ex: National Patient Safety Goals).
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, evaluate and implement a patient plan of care according to the individual needs of the patient as prescribed by physician.
• Assesses patient reports/records change of condition and notifies physician and/or intervenes appropriately and documents accordingly.
• Accepts assignments in all areas and performs duties within individualized competency.
• Meets time and attendance guidelines per surgery center policy.
• Utilizes effective time management skills to complete assigned duties and responsibilities within established work shift.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Completed RN training program and have a current valid PA RN licensure.
• CPR Certification
• OR experience

Preferred

• ACLS certified

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

All employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Experience:

• OR: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)
• Pennsylvania RN License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bridgeville, PA 15017: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person