RN Operating Room Circulator/Procedure RN

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our surgical services team as an Operating Room Circulator/Procedure RN. In this vital role, you will coordinate and oversee patient care during surgical procedures, ensuring a safe, efficient, and sterile environment. Your expertise will support surgical teams across diverse specialties. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your clinical skills in a fast-paced setting while making a meaningful difference in patient outcomes.

Job Function:

Responsible for planning, executing, directing and evaluating direct and indirect nursing care given to the Operating Room procedure patient. This nursing care ranges from preoperative intervention, intraoperative maintenance, and postoperative evaluation. It is a practice designed to meet a patient’s needs through the nursing process, ensuring continuity of care during the procedural experience. The circulating nurse performs these functions during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with policy and appropriate laws and regulations.

Job Qualifications:

Education:

a. Currently licensed to practice professional nursing in the State of Tennessee.

b. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

c. Certification in ACLS and CPR.

d. A minimum of one year experience as a Circulating Registered Nurse, Cath-Lab or Procedural nurse or other like procedure modalities.

Job Knowledge:

1) Knowledge of Patient’s Rights.

2) Knowledge of Premier Papermill and nursing policies and procedures, and the

functions of other departments within the Premier Surgical Associates.

3) Knowledge of Premier Papermill and departmental fire and safety regulations,

electrical hazards, disaster plans and infection control policies.

4) Knowledge and understanding of Tennessee Consent Laws.

5) Knowledge and understanding of Premier Papermill’s Policies and

procedures and their application.

6) Knowledge and experience in the perioperative care of the operating room procedure patient.

7) Knowledge of specialized equipment used in the operating room.

8) Knowledge of conscious sedation agents and their usage and effect on the

patient.

9) Evidence of continuing education in the field of nursing.

Job Duties:

1) Supervises and directs patient care in the Operating Room.

2) Ensure that proper techniques and practices are used according to

accepted standards of practice.

3) Supervises other personnel in the room and directs or assists as

necessary.

4) Immediately reports any unusual occurrences to management personnel,

documents appropriately in the patient record and completes Incident Reports form if indicated.

5) Performs scrub duties as necessary and to keep current.

6) Maintains count on sponges, needles and instruments to ensure no loss of

items according to policy.

7) Performs all circulating duties with efficiency and speed.

8) Supervises and assists as a scrub nurse as necessary.

9) Positions patient, prepares procedure area, and adjusts table to proper

position according to standard policies.

10) Has all supplies and equipment in room and provides to team as

necessary.

11) Opens all sterile packs and supplies according to aseptic technique.

12) Assist surgeons, and other personnel as needed to ensure good patient care.

Observes patient for changes in condition.

13) Reviews surgeon’s preference cards for desired medications and

verifies same with surgeon.

14) Ensures all medications are administered and charted according to

established policies and procedures.

15) Identifies and records patient’s response to medication when

necessary.

16) Refer to resource material whenever necessary.

17) Promptly reports medication errors.

18) Cares for specimens and cultures as directed by set policies and

procedures.

19) Maintains records of procedure and reports any unusual occurrences.

20) Provides orderly progression of schedule for following patients at proper times and notifies management personnel of any changes.

21) Accompany patients to procedure rooms from the Preoperative setting and from the procedural room to holding room and reports to receiving nurse on patient, procedure, and special happenings to ensure continuity of care.

22) Provides for continuity of individual patient care.

23) As staffing allows, utilize programs of pre- and post-operative visits to

facilitate knowledge of patient, condition, and needs.

24) Receives and gives reports to and about patients as necessary to ensure

good care.

25) Provides for psychological needs of patient.

26) Assists in ordering, controlling and maintenance of supplies and equipment.

27) Records used items in proper place and method directed.

28) Assists in administrative duties as directed.

29) Help with maintenance of records and statistics.

30) Assists in establishment and maintenance of procedures, policies and

standards.

31) Assists in scheduling operative procedures.

32) Assists in supervision of personnel and department to provide optimum

assurance of safe environment.

33) Checks rooms, material, and equipment for proper care and handling and perform daily checks of crash cart with documentation.

34) Ensures clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety

and explosive hazards and aseptic techniques.

35) Assists in control of traffic and personnel to ensure proper control of

infection and asepsis.

36) Assist in procedure room staff development and education.

37) Assists in formulation and interpretation of procedures, standards,

and techniques.

38) Assists in orientation of new personnel.

39) Assists in evaluation of all procedure room activities, nursing care given, and of personnel and techniques.

40) Avails his or herself in the ongoing nursing education process of the

facility.

41) Reviews pertinent periodicals, scientific and medical and related

literature.

42) Accountability and Adaptability

a. Assumes accountability and responsibility for his or her own work

performance and those under his or her supervision.

b. Observes assigned work schedules and hours.

c. Performs competently in new situations.

d. Adheres to procedure room dress code; neat personal appearance.

43) Personal Relations

a. Maintains good rapport with fellow employees.

b. Maintains good rapport with physicians.

c. Performs his or her duties in a professional and pleasant manner.

44) Assist in other areas of the facility as required such as Angio/Access Room, Holding Room, Surgery and or Surgery Recovery.

45) Other duties as assigned.

46) Participate in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities.

47) Prepare room in timely manner with all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment for each individual surgical procedure.

48) Assists in the positioning, prepping and draping of patients for surgical procedures.

49) Follows aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies and setting up procedures.

50) Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and after last case; restocks supplies when necessary and organizes effectively for end of case clean up.

51) Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; self-motivated. Organization and management of activities reflects due consideration for the needs of the department, patient, and physician.

52) Other duties as assigned.

Join us in delivering exceptional surgical care by leveraging your nursing expertise in a vibrant environment that values professionalism, teamwork, and continuous learning!

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $74,247 - $97,885