Orthopedic OR RN Circulator

Surgery Partners•Park City, UT

68d

About The Position

The OR Circulator Nurse is responsible for providing safe, efficient, and high-quality perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures in our ambulatory orthopedic setting. This role requires a dynamic, detail-oriented nurse who can anticipate the needs of surgeons, ensure patient safety, and coordinate the surgical team for optimal workflow.

Requirements

Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Utah.
Certification: Current BLS required; ACLS preferred. CNOR certification a plus.
Experience: Minimum 2 years of perioperative nursing experience required; orthopedic and ambulatory surgery experience strongly preferred.
Skills: Strong communication, teamwork, and critical-thinking abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Certification: Current BLS required; ACLS preferred. CNOR certification a plus.
Experience: Minimum 2 years of perioperative nursing experience required; orthopedic and ambulatory surgery experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures in an outpatient setting.
Function as the patient advocate throughout the perioperative experience.
Perform circulating duties during orthopedic surgical cases, ensuring all safety protocols and sterile techniques are maintained.
Verify patient identity, surgical site, and consent before procedures.
Prepare, position, and monitor patients intraoperatively in collaboration with the surgical and anesthesia teams.
Ensure all required equipment, instruments, and implants are available, functioning, and properly documented.
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and scrub techs to ensure efficient case flow and turnover.
Maintain accurate and timely charting in the electronic health record (EHR).
Adhere to infection control, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of best practices.
Support teammates in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized OR environment.