Circulating Nurse

Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons•Southfield, MI

About The Position

The Circulating Nurse supports surgical procedures in the operating room by preparing and maintaining patient records, equipment, instruments, and supplies; monitoring patients and supporting the surgical team; and ensuring required safety and infection-control procedures are followed. The role also oversees surgical technicians, instrument and supply counts, specimen preparation and labeling, and operating-room cleaning. The nurse maintains familiarity with Center policies and procedures and participates in its quality improvement program.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current State of Michigan nursing licensure.
BLS certification.
At least 1 year of operating-room circulating experience.
Read, speak, and understand English.
Demonstrate competence and character consistent with the Center’s mission and objectives.
Possess visual and hearing acuity, with or without correction.
Have eye-hand coordination to move and operate equipment and instruments.
Be able to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift, pull, turn, and ambulate patients up to 20 times per day.
Be able to move quickly in crowded conditions.
Understand medical terminology and aseptic principles.

Nice To Haves

Orthopedic experience preferred.
Scrubbing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing and completing patient charts and records.
Oversee the activities of surgical technicians in the operating room.
Ensure necessary equipment and instruments are available before each surgery.
Assist the surgical team with scrubbing and donning sterile gowns and gloves.
Check the patient’s vital signs and responsiveness before surgery and report irregularities to the surgeon and anesthesia providers.
Ensure the Center’s safe surgery checklist is implemented before surgery begins.
Monitor the patient’s condition and the surgical team’s needs throughout procedures.
Gather additional supplies or equipment for the team as necessary.
Inventory instruments and supplies after procedures and oversee needle and sponge counts, immediately reporting irregularities to the surgeon.
Ensure tissue specimens are properly prepared and labeled for the Center’s pathology laboratory.
Oversee operating-room cleaning between procedures and terminal cleaning.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.
Follow the Center’s policies and procedures.
Support and participate in the Center’s quality improvement program.