Circulating Registered Nurse

Job Overview

Highpointe Surgery Center is seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team in the Operating Room. The circulating nurse is responsible for obtaining additional instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary while the surgical procedure is in progress. They monitor conditions in the operating room and constantly assesses the needs of the patient and surgical team. They document the procedures, equipment and supplies used, and actions of surgical team.

Responsibilties

Before OR Case

• Review schedule and preference cards.
• Gather and set up needed equipment and supplies for surgical cases.
• Prepares all needed fluids and medications for the surgical cases.
• Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the scrub tech.
• Review the patient’s chart, identifies patient, verifies surgery to be performed with consent forms, and brings the patient to the assigned operating room.
• Assist with transferring the patient to the operating room table.
  
  

Intraoperative Duties

• Monitors the comfort of the patient and provides verbal and tactile reassurance to the patient.
• Assist in maintaining normothermia.
• Assist the anesthesia provider when needed. Assist with applying monitors before the procedure begins.
• Assist with positioning the patient, using appropriate equipment and anatomical principles to avoid patient injury.
• Manage medication delivery to the field, machine cords and devices.
• Performs urinary catheterization.
• Completes the patient skin prep prior to draping by the sterile surgical team.
• Performs instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the surgical technologist prior to the operation and before the incision is closed.
• Manage the flow of the operating room and anticipates additional supplies needed during the procedure.
• Observes for maintenance of sterile processes throughout surgical case.
• Keeps accurate records throughout the procedure.
• Handle specimens taken during surgery and ensure proper labeling and documentation
• Secures dressings after incision closure.
• Helps transport the patient to the post anesthesia care unit.
• Gives accurate hand off of patient for PACU team.
  
  

Postoperative Duties

• Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room.
• Assists in prepping the OR for the next patient.
• Assure that all operative notes for the day are completed and signed.
  
  

Additional Duties

• Update nursing notes on the surgeon preference cards as needed.
• Help maintain inventory of surgical supplies in OR.
• Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care.
  
  

Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in [state]
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Operating Room Nurse or in a similar role
• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, and anatomy
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with the surgical team
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and make quick decisions when necessary
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  
  

We offer competitive compensation packages, including benefits such as Medical, Dental and Vision with 401k match.

Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals who are committed to providing exceptional patient care. Apply today to make a difference in the lives of our patients!

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