OR Circulator Nurse

Surgery Partners, Inc•Wichita, KS

About The Position

The OR Circulator Nurse (RN) serves as the patient’s advocate in the operating room by managing all nursing care, coordinating activities, and ensuring a safe environment. This position key responsibilities involve preparing the OR, verifying patient and procedure details, assisting the surgical team from a non-sterile role, and documenting the procedure. This position monitors the patient's condition and the team's adherence to aseptic technique, handles specimens, and manages the flow of the room.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited two-year college or university, or diploma in nursing. BSN desired.
Possession of valid state license as Registered Nurse in the state of Kansas.
BLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) required.
Minimum of one year experience as surgery circulating nurse, prefer experience with spinal procedures.

Nice To Haves

BSN desired.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred.
prefer experience with spinal procedures.

Responsibilities

Utilizes nursing process in assessment, evaluation, and intervention in patient care as provided in the operating room.
Ensures the OR is set up appropriately for each case, including using the surgeon preference card to review the supplies pulled for each case, for the next day.
Prior to transporting the patient from Pre-op to OR identifies the patient, reviews with the patient the site and procedure to be performed and ensures the completion of the medical record, including H&P.
Demonstrates continued competence in assessing, treating, and caring for individuals based upon age-specific needs utilizing a developmental perspective.
Assists anesthesiologist before, during and after case as indicated.
Post-surgery visually verifies accuracy of surgical counts of items used during surgery. Such items are counted and documented accurately in the EMR.
Complete all documentation to ensure the availability of accurate and up to date information in accordance with established standards.
Adheres to established hospital safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
Is knowledgeable of supplies and protocols in the event an emergency arises.
Demonstrates the safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.
Communicates patient information to assure confidentiality and continuity of care.
Perform duties as identified by hospital policies and procedures and in accordance with accepted AORN standards.
Actively participates in the Quality Improvement program and other ongoing risk management and safety programs as part of the O.R. Team.
Interacts with all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees in a mature, responsible manner to ensure a positive and professional surgery center environment.
Actively protects patients and self by following OSHA and other standards reviewed in annual training.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Actively supports and upholds the mission and core values of the Hospital.
Remains knowledgeable of and follows the policies of the Hospital.
Always maintains patient and hospital confidentiality.
Keeps OR Supervisor apprised of day-to-day situations if appropriate.