What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operating Room Circulating RN position at The Orthopedic Clinic Surgery Center?
Description
East Coast Surgery Center is a growing, state-of-the-art, Ambulatory Surgery Center in Daytona Beach, Florida. Our team of ten Surgeons, ten Mid-Level Providers and our dynamic clinical team are dedicated to providing compassionate and cutting-edge orthopedic care. We are currently seeking a highly motivated, experienced Operating Room Circulating RN to join our lively team.
This position involves daytime shift work; no weekends, no holidays, no call!
POSITION EXPECTATIONS:
As an Operating Room Circulating RN, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe and sterile environment throughout the surgical procedure and providing care to patients before, during, and after surgery. Other responsibilities of this position include:
- Prepare the operating room with necessary equipment and supplies
- Ensure all surgical instruments are sterilized and functioning
- Monitor the surgical team to maintain a sterile environment
- Assist in positioning the patient safely before the surgery
- Verify patient information and surgical site before the procedure begins
- Document all aspects of the surgical procedure in the patient’s chart
- Coordinate with anesthesia providers to ensure patient safety
- Manage the flow of the operating room and anticipate the surgical team’s needs
- Handle specimens taken during surgery and ensure proper labeling and documentation
- Assess the patient's condition and readiness for discharge from the post-anesthesia care unit
- Provide emotional support to patients and their families before and after surgery
The ideal candidate will be focused on excellent patient care, have the ability to multi-task, the ability to show flexibility in assignments, maintain scrupulous infection control standards, maintain professional competencies and have the ability to work as part of an interdependent multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
- Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing
- Must hold a current unrestricted license to practice in the State of Florida.
- Current American Heart BLS certification and ACLS/PALS.
- Prior experience working as a Circulator
Full compensation package to include: competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD. Life insurance, 401k, profit sharing, paid time off
East Coast Surgery Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribe to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants and/or employees are considered for hire, promotion and job status, without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, age, sex (including sexual harassment, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability or handicap, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran, or current or future military status or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
East Coast Surgery Center is a drug free workplace and all offers of employment at East Coast Surgery Center are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.