Operating Room Nurse - Twin Cities Orthopedics

Revo Health • Edina, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Room (OR) Circulator – Registered Nurse delivers quality patient care in the operating room of the Surgery Center. This part-time role is 0.75 FTE, with three 10-hour shifts per week, at the Edina location. Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of physician-owned and physician-led local medical practices focused on giving patients more control over their healthcare.

The OR Nurse assesses patient needs and the instrumentation, supplies, and equipment required for scheduled procedures, prepares the surgical suite, and maintains an aseptic environment. The nurse develops and updates an individualized plan of care, provides age-appropriate support, assists anesthesia personnel, and monitors and documents the patient’s condition and responses to interventions throughout the intraoperative process. Duties also include surgical counts, medication administration and labeling, specimen handling, post-operative evaluation, accurate recordkeeping and patient charges, and collaboration with other disciplines to support patient outcomes and an efficient surgical experience.

The role operates within applicable nursing laws, regulations, professional standards, and surgery center policies. The nurse also supports education and development for colleagues, orientees, and students; completes continuing education; reports incidents through established processes; and uses surgery center resources responsibly. Other duties may be assigned.

The position requires frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds independently and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds with assistance. It involves continuous standing, walking, bending, and movement throughout the shift, as well as frequent pushing, pulling, and reaching. Visual acuity is needed to read electronic and paper documents, auditory ability to participate clearly in phone or video calls, and manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment. The employee must comply with company policies and applicable laws, maintain reliable attendance, work efficiently, prioritize tasks, communicate professionally, and apply logical thinking to solve problems.

Requirements

• Graduate of an NLN-accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN licensure in Minnesota or a Wisconsin multi-state license required.
• Current BLS certification required or to be completed upon hire.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting up to 50 pounds independently and occasional lifting up to 100 pounds with assistance; continuous standing, walking, bending, and movement; and frequent pushing, pulling, and reaching.
• Visual acuity to read electronic and paper documents.
• Auditory ability to participate clearly in phone or video calls.
• Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment such as a computer, phone, and printer.
• Ability to comply with company policies and applicable laws and regulations, including HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, and employment laws.
• Ability to demonstrate reliable attendance, work productively, prioritize workload, communicate professionally, and apply logical thinking.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• At least one year of operating room experience within the last five years.
• Current membership in AORN.
• A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assess instrumentation, supply, equipment, and patient needs based on scheduled procedures and physician preferences.
• Obtain equipment and supplies and prepare the surgical suite.
• Maintain an aseptic surgical environment throughout the intraoperative process.
• Help pick supplies and instrumentation for surgical cases based on surgeon preference cards, as needed.
• Provide care appropriate to patients’ psychological, physiological, and spiritual needs and ages.
• Develop an individualized plan of care based on nursing assessment and the operating room plan of care; reassess and revise it as needed.
• Assess and document patient condition and responses to nursing or medical interventions, and communicate information to the appropriate person.
• Perform surgical counts and medication labeling in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Administer ordered medications and solutions in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Receive surgical specimens and cultures from the sterile field and handle them appropriately.
• Assist anesthesia personnel and provide psychological and physiological support during induction, emergence, and as needed during the intraoperative phase.
• Assist with cleaning the operating room between cases and after the final case of the day.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Participate in correct-site surgery procedures in accordance with surgery center policies and procedures.
• Work within the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act, applicable state and federal laws, department policies and procedures, and standards of care.
• Evaluate patients post-operatively for injuries related to positioning, extraneous objects, or chemical, physical, and electrical or equipment hazards.
• Complete the appropriate portions of patient records accurately, legibly, promptly, and thoroughly.
• Complete patient charges accurately and fully.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to maximize patient outcomes and support a smooth surgical experience.
• Report employee, patient, or visitor occurrences through the center’s established reporting process.
• Support the development and education of self, colleagues, orientees, and students, including serving as a preceptor.
• Complete acceptable continuing education and meet departmental continuing education requirements.
• Use surgery center resources properly and without waste to help manage controllable costs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, practices, business ethics guidelines, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintain prompt and reliable attendance, work efficiently, manage interruptions, meet deadlines, and prioritize workload.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally in person, by phone, and by email.
• Apply logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Benefits

• Medical plan, including Maternity Bundle, for employees working 30 or more hours per week (60 hours per pay period).
• Dental and vision plans for employees working 30 or more hours per week (60 hours per pay period).
• Tuition reimbursement for employees working 30 or more hours per week (60 hours per pay period).
• 401(k) with profit sharing, available to all employees regardless of hours worked.
• Employee Assistance Program, available to all employees regardless of hours worked.
• Lifetime Fitness Subsidy, available to all employees regardless of hours worked.
• Car rental discounts, available to all employees regardless of hours worked.
• Home, auto, and pet insurance savings programs, available to all employees regardless of hours worked.
• Comprehensive benefits package; additional details are available through the employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed