Operating Room Circulator Registered Nurse

PER DIEM (2 days weekly minimum) OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE

The Advanced Center for Surgery is a busy, multispecialty ambulatory surgery center in Vero Beach, performing outpatient procedures in Orthopedics and Neurology.  We are an affiliate of United Surgical Partners International, who provides first-class surgical services for local communities, and we recognize our employees as our number one asset. USPI’s mission is to treat each patient and every family as if they were our own. Each patient, each family, each and every time. If you share our mission, please reach out to discuss joining our team.

We are currently searching for a OR Circulating Registered Nurse - PRN to join our team. 

JOB SUMMARY:

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for all age patients in operating room.
• Provides care within nursing standards of practice and the policies of the Center.
• Makes decisions regarding direct patient care needs and communicates appropriate information to physicians, patients, family members, and personnel in other departments as well as team members. 
• May have additional responsibilities as designated by the Clinical Director, which include, but are not limited to, serving on committees, participating in quality improvement audits and projects.
• Circulating nurses may ensure all patient paperwork is completed, such as consent forms. During the procedure, nurses may also document what takes place.
• They are a patient advocate in that they assure that safety procedures are being met.  Circulating nurses may also replenish surgical supplies as needed during the procedure. After the procedure, they may verify instrument count and complete charting and other related duties.

• Being detail oriented is also a needed skill for OR nurses. Small mistakes in the operating room can have a big impact on a patient’s condition. Nurses must also be able to handle several things at once. For instance, they may need to listen to the surgeon, monitor the patient and assist with the procedure at the same time.

Ideal candidate will be focused on excellent customer service, 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. Position requires weekdays only -- no holidays, weekends, or call. Some later evenings required. Competitive salary and benefits for the right candidate.

Position Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing

• Currently licensed in Florida

• BLS and ACLS certifications required

• One year experience required intra-operative setting

• Experience in orthopedic surgical procedures is required.  Experience in total joint surgical procedures is a plus.    

• Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities

• Physically and emotionally capable of performing responsibilities of position

• BSN preferred

What We Offer

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following, subject to employment status:

·         Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

·         Life and AD&D coverage

·         Availability of short- and long-term disability

·         Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs

·         401(k) and access to retirement planning

·         Paid holidays and vacation

USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce.  If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.  If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.