Summary

The OR RN Circulator provides circulating nurse services in the operating room during surgical or pain management procedures and assists the surgical team as needed in any other capacity, according to established procedures.

Location: Sandy Springs

Schedule: 10-hour shifts; NO ON-CALL OR WEEKENDS!

Job Type: PRN; as needed

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures care of patient through proper identification, checking of chart, and reporting of changes in condition.
• Assists scrub nurse as necessary.
• Positions patient, prepares operative area, and adjusts table to proper position according to standard policies.
• Has all supplies and equipment in room and provides to team as necessary.
• Opens all sterile packs and supplies according to aseptic technique.
• Maintains count of sponges, needles, and instruments to ensure no loss of items according to present policy.
• Identifies physical symptoms and changes and takes appropriate action in a timely manner.
• Coordinates patient care with staff in preoperative area and PACU.
• Accompanies patient to PACU and reports to nurse on patient and procedure to ensure continuity of care.
• Provides for continuity of individual patient care.
• Assists in preoperative area and PACU as needed.
• Assists in control and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Assists with maintenance of records and statistics.
• Assists in establishment and maintenance of procedures, policies, and standards.
• Duties may go beyond solely providing direct patient care

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Graduate of accredited School of Nursing Previous.
• OR Circulator experience required.
• Ambulatory Care experience preferred.
• Orthopaedic experience preferred.
• Conscious sedation experience preferred.

Licensing and Certifications

• This individual must be currently licensed to practice professional nursing in the State of Georgia and must be familiar with the basic nursing performance standards as outlined in the Georgia Nurse Practice Act.
• Certification in CPR, ACLS required.

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrates ability to assist surgeons, anesthesia personnel and other personnel as necessary.
• Demonstrates ability to formulate an individualized plan of care as indicated and evaluates for effectiveness.
• Willing to function in multiple roles and wear many hats at any given time. 
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be flexible, adaptable, and able to multi-task.

COVID-19 Vaccine Policy

In accordance with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Peachtree Orthopaedic Surgery Centers requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with exceptions only for those with an approved medical, disability, or religious exemptions. All exemption requests will be reviewed in a timely manner. All offers are contingent upon being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and your vaccine status will be verified upon hire.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. It is necessary to view and type on computer screens for long periods of time and to work in an environment which can be very stressful.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

About Peachtree Orthopedics

Founded in 1953, Peachtree Orthopedics is the oldest orthopedic practice in the southeast. We’ve grown over the years, but our high standards of excellence and commitment to quality personalized care have remained the same. Peachtree Orthopedics has been named an AJC Top Workplace for the 4th year in a row! We offer excellent growth and advancement opportunities, foster a compassionate and fun culture, and seek employees who want the same.