Circulating Nurse

Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons PLLC•Southfield, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As the largest and most comprehensive orthopaedic team in the state, we bring together the medical expertise of leading orthopaedic and musculoskeletal surgeons, specialists, and research pioneers. Every provider in our network shares a deep commitment to leadership in education, innovation, and research, as well as a dedicated focus on prioritizing patient care across the continuum of treatment. Our career opportunities offer competitive salaries, outstanding benefits, and a platform to pursue your passion. As Michigan’s largest and most comprehensive orthopaedic team, we are actively seeking skilled and enthusiastic individuals to join us today.

Requirements

Reads, speaks, and understands the English language.
Possesses competence and character consistent with the Center’s mission and objectives.
Possesses visual and hearing acuity, with or without correction.
Possesses eye-hand coordination to move and operate equipment and instruments.
Able to stand, stoop, kneel, and crouch and to lift, pull, turn, and ambulate patients up to 20 times per day.
Can move quickly in crowded conditions.
Understands medical terminology and aseptic principles.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required
Current State of Michigan licensure required
BLS certification required
ACLS and PALs certification required within 6 months of hire
At least 1 year of Operating Room Circulating Required

Nice To Haves

Orthopedic experience preferred
Scrubbing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in the preparation and completion of patient charts and records.
Oversees the activities of surgical technicians in the operating room.
Ensures that all necessary equipment and instruments are readily available before each surgery.
Assists the surgical team in scrubbing up and donning sterile gowns and gloves.
Checks patient’s vital signs and responsiveness prior to surgery and reports any irregularities to the surgeon and anesthesia providers.
Ensures the Center’s safe surgery checklist is implemented in the operating room prior to the start of surgery.
Monitors the patient’s conditions and needs of the surgical team throughout procedures. As necessary, leaves the operating room to gather additional supplies or equipment required by the team.
Inventories all instruments and supplies used during the procedure and oversees needle and sponge counts after procedures, reporting any irregularities immediately to the surgeon.
Assures that tissues taken for testing are properly prepared and labeled for the Center’s pathology laboratory.
Oversees cleaning of operating rooms between procedures and terminal cleaning of operating rooms.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Maintains familiarity with and abides by the Center’s policies and procedures.
Supports and participates in the Center’s quality improvement program.