Circulator RN

HCA Healthcare•Caldwell, ID

About The Position

Under the direction of the Department Director, Manager, and/or Clinical Nurse Supervisor, the Circulator RN provides high-quality, cost-effective nursing care that meets the medical, psychosocial, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs of patients in the operating room. The role primarily involves preparing patients for surgical and endoscopy procedures and assisting during surgery. The nurse performs assessments, planning, procedures and treatments, evaluations, and updates to patient care plans to maintain high-quality care. Care is delivered in accordance with established nursing policies, protocols, and professional standards, while advocating for patients and families and protecting patients’ rights. The Circulator RN evaluates and prepares patients before procedures, educates patients and families about the procedure and perioperative process, and participates in surgical safety protocols. The role also includes responding to emergencies, monitoring and documenting patient conditions, applying evidence-based practices, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary surgical team.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) qualification.
Associate degree required.
At least two years of experience in a perioperative setting required.
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
Provide patient and family education about the procedure and perioperative process.
Prepare patients for procedures, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification.
Participate in surgical site verification, briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols according to hospital policy.
Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
Deliver patient-centered care while supporting evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with providers, surgeons, surgical technologists, and other interdisciplinary team members.
Apply the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to deliver safe nursing care independently.
Assess patients, monitor their condition throughout the shift, and thoroughly document condition changes and care provided.
Educate patients and families or caregivers about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up measures.
Perform assessments, planning, procedures and treatments, evaluations, and updates to patient care plans.
Advocate for patients and families and protect patients’ rights.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.