OR RN Circulator

Surgery Partners, Inc•Thousand Oaks, CA

38d•Onsite

About The Position

The OR RN Circulator assists in the provision of nursing care to patients in an Ambulatory Surgical Center setting. The role assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician's orders and center's policies. During operations and other surgical procedures, the circulator acts as an intermediary between the operating room staff and the rest of the surgical center. The position monitors the patient throughout the surgical process, manages monitoring equipment, fluid lines, tubes, and catheters as needed, including support of the operative extremity. The role requires good judgment in determining appropriate nursing action and control in emergency situations. Successful completion of CPR/PALS/ACLS certification/recertification is required. The circulator makes independent clinical decisions regarding the patient's need for nursing care and communicates these to appropriate personnel. A team player attitude and efficient use of work time are expected.

Requirements

Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing; current state RN license.
Ortho experience is required.
CPR and ACLS

Nice To Haves

Minimum two years in the OR as circulator, preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs scrub functions including the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure.
Performs circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure.
Directly assists operating physician with surgical tasks including hemostasis, suturing and wound exposure as well as patient positioning.
Prepares operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.