Operating Room Nurse
About The Position
Los Gatos Surgical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to contribute expertise in the circulating or scrub role at its ambulatory surgery center. The nurse provides safe and effective care until the patient is transferred to recovery, with staffing support, technology, equipment, and clinical education to support high-quality care. The center is AAAHC accredited, has up-to-date equipment, and handles more than 650 cases per month across specialties including gynecology, general and vascular surgery, orthopedics and podiatry, ophthalmology, gastroenterology, urology, and plastic surgery. Established in 1984, it is a partnership between physicians and HCA Healthcare.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.
- At least 1 year of experience in an operating room setting.
- Active RN license as required by the state of employment or appropriate compact licensure.
- Valid BCLS certification upon employment; online certification is not accepted.
- ACLS certification as required by the facility.
Nice To Haves
- Operating room experience in an ambulatory surgery center.
- CNOR certification.
Responsibilities
- Oversee instrument and equipment setup for the operating room, use preference cards, and anticipate the surgeon’s needs.
- Coordinate and oversee the operating room during a case as the circulator.
- Facilitate effective and efficient transitions between surgical procedures.
- Use appropriate body mechanics when moving patients to stretchers and operating room tables to prevent injury.
- Manage patient care and medication, including assisting with anesthesia.
- Review charts for completeness in accordance with documentation protocols before and after surgical procedures.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
- 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.
- 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.
- Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
