Circulating RN

Department SURGICAL SERVICES Exempt

Immediate Supervisor OR COORDINATOR Non-exempt

Supervisor next CCO Workweek Up to 40 hrs w/call
in line

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides circulating, recovery in the operating room during surgical procedures and assists surgical team as
needed in any other capacity, according to established procedures.
Assists in provision of outpatient and inpatient surgical patient care pre and post -operatively as needed.
Cross trains to the endoscopy laboratory and provides patient care and physician assistance in this area.
Assists in recovery room patient care. Competent to complete needed tasks in central sterile without
supervision. Willing to train as scrub nurse to assist the surgical team as needed.

• Acceptable attendance record

• Accountability for safety to self, patients, visitors and all customers, and care of

• Adherence to departmental and facility policies and procedures, education

• Accountability for the consequences of own actions

• Physical and emotional ability to perform essential functions

• Acceptable background investigation results if required for position

Minimum Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification required:

1. Minimum educational qualifications: Satisfactory completion of an Associate degree in Nursing from an
accredited college and current licensure in the state of Montana.

2. Sufficient clinical experience (or willingness and demonstrated ability to train to
competency) in the operating room.
3. Licensed as an RN in the state of Montana.

4. Have practical knowledge of, and the ability to apply nursing theory as it relates
to the delivery of care to patient and family.
5. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) trained to a HealthCare Provider level.
6. ACLS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:
(Must be able to perform with or without accommodation)

1 Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program,
safety, environmental and infection control standards.

2 Orients, instructs and trains personnel as needed.

3 Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee
relations, interdepartmental objectives, and infection control policies.

4 Performs a variety of nursing administrative duties. These include performance improvement projects,
patient chart audits, follow-up patient phone or written summary data collection and interpretation, and
staffing assistance.

5 Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts
nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.

6 Prepares patients for scheduled procedures and assists in patient assessment throughout patient stay.

7 Monitors patient’s medical condition and reports changes to appropriate personnel.

8 Demonstrates sensitivity to patient’s comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their progress.

9 Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.

10 Writes initial nursing histories, assesses patients conditions and develops individual care plans for
patients assigned to the unit.

11 Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patient/families in accordance with
hospital mission and vision standards.

12 Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records. Maintains all required reports,
chart forms, records, and statistics and is able to collate and interpret this data meaningfully.

13 Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment throughout the individual and

collective care areas.

14 Assists the surgical team during operative procedures.

15 Inspects patient care areas daily for compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and standards and
takes corrective action when violations occur.

16 Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current
literature, inservice meetings, and workshops. Position requires at least 24 hours of continuing education
CEU’s every 2 years.

17 Attends meetings as required.

18 Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

1. Applicant should have, or be willing to attain, an intimate knowledge of and familiarity with all operational
aspects of surgical nursing services. Technical and clinical leadership skills in surgical nursing care are
essential. Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to foster inter-departmental teamwork.

2. Knowledge and ability to operate independently should extend to patient care in post-anesthetic recovery
and endoscopy lab.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE for this position:

Category I Direct contact with blood or other bodily fluid to which universal
precautions apply

Category II Activity performed without blood/bodily fluids exposure, but
exposure may occur in emergency

Category III Task/activity does not ordinarily entail predictable exposure to
blood/bodily fluids

OTHER EXPOSURE for this position:

Radiation

Noise

Other (Specify) Anesthetic agents, ethylene oxide, cold sterilization agents (e.g.
glutaraldehyde)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Essential functions strength rating for position - see Job Analysis)

Sedentary Exert up to 10# occasionally or negligible force frequently

Light Exert up to 20# occasionally, < 10# frequently or negligible force
constantly

Medium Exert up to 50# occasionally, up to 25# or up to 10# constantly

Heavy Exert up to 100# occasionally, up to 50# frequently or up to 20#
constantly

Very Heavy Exert > 100# occasionally, > 50# frequently or
> 20# constantly