What are the responsibilities and job description for the OR Circulator- Charge Nurse FT position at Surgery Partners Brand?
Hiring Now for an OR Circulator/Charge Nurse
Job Summary:
The Nurse Circulator/Charge Nurse assists in provision of nursing care to patients in an Ambulatory Surgical Center setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician's orders and centers policies. During operations and other surgical procedures, the circulator assists by acting as an intermediary between the operating room staff and the rest of the surgical center.
Responsibilities:
• Performs scrub functions including the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure.
• Performs circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure.
• Directly assists operating physician with surgical tasks including hemostasis, suturing and wound exposure as well as patient positioning.
• Prepares operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.
Qualifications:
Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing; current state RN license.
BLS and ACLS required.
Minimum of 2 year OR Experience