About the position
Under the general direction of the Perioperative Services Director, the Circulating Operating Room Nurse's primary responsibility is to ensure the safety and well-being of the patients undergoing surgical interventions. Adhering to the nursing process and current standards of practice, as outlined by the Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN), the circulating nurse ensures the safety and success of surgical procedures by managing various aspects of the operating room (OR) environment. Working closely with surgical teams, anesthesia providers, and other healthcare professionals, the Circulating Operating Room Nurse oversees the flow of activities within the OR, coordinates patient care, and maintains adherence to sterile techniques and safety protocols.
Responsibilities
- Ensures that the surgical room is sterile and safe for the patient and ensures that the sterile field is not compromised during the procedure.
- Leads and coordinates all communications and activities among team members.
- Prepares the patient for the procedure, which includes reviewing medical records & history, patient assessment, review of consent and test results, verification of surgical site.
- Assists anesthesia caring for the patient during induction, extubating, and emergence.
- Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, surgical assistants, anesthesiologists, and surgical technicians during the surgical procedure.
- Documents events, implants, specimen handling, medication administration, and patient status.
- Provides direction to other health care professionals and ancillary staff who are participating in the care of the patient.
- Provides oversight to other operating room personnel.
- Monitors the overall well-being of the patient during the surgical procedure.
- May transport specimens that require diagnostic testing to the laboratory.
- Orients qualified candidates and new personnel on hospital policies and procedures.
- Provides emotional support for the patient and family members before, during, and after the surgical procedure.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- One (1) year of recent full-time experience in a perioperative setting.
- Must possess and maintain a current, valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California.
- Must have a current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification by first day of employment.
- Must be willing and able to take after-hour calls and weekend calls.
Nice-to-haves
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).
- Possession of a Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
- Possession of an Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Possession of a Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR) certification.
- Possession of a Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.
- Prior Tier 2 trauma center experience.
Benefits
- Educational/Bilingual Incentive.
- Certification Pay.
- Evening Shift Differential.
- Night Shift Differential.
- Weekend Shift Differential.
- Charge Nurse Premium Pay.
- Preceptor Pay.
- Standby Premium Pay.
- Critical Staffing Shift Pay.
- Continuous County Service Incentive Pay.
- Flexible Credit Allowance.
- Deferred Compensation.
- Pension Plan.
