Ambulatory Surgery Center OR Circulator Full Time Days

Vitruvian Health•Dalton, GA

48d

About The Position

Provides direct patient care to patients in the intra-operative setting using the nursing process. The OR Circulator is responsible for managing the care of assigned patients, coping with rapid case turnover, and directing activities of ancillary staff. The role requires demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to the population served.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Georgia.
Finger and hand dexterity.
Ability to obtain and interpret pertinent information in terms of the patient’s needs.
Ability to select proper instrumentation and supplies appropriate for the procedure being performed and the population served.

Nice To Haves

Previous surgical experience preferred.
Minimum of one year of nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred, or graduation from a peri-operative training program.
For level II: minimum of two years’ experience, presentation of one in-service, and 24 hours of continuing education, excluding mandatory in-service requirements.
For level III: minimum of three years’ experience, presentation of two in-services per year, and 24 hours of continuing education, excluding mandatory in-service requirements.
Ability to serve as a preceptor and participate in a quality improvement project for level II and level III.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care to patients in the intra-operative setting using the nursing process.
Manage the care of assigned patients.
Cope with rapid case turnover.
Direct activities of ancillary staff.
Select appropriate instrumentation and supplies for the procedure and patient population.
Serve as a preceptor and participate in a quality improvement project for level II and level III.