Registered Nurse - Circulator
About The Position
The OR Circulating Registered Nurse monitors the procedures in the operating room during surgery and assists as an intermediary between the physicians and operating room staff members. This role involves preparing patients for surgical procedures, preparing the operating room, and working closely with scrub nurses and surgeons to maintain a sterile field. The nurse will assess the patient's condition, develop care plans in collaboration with physicians and anesthesiologists, ensure the sterile field is not compromised, remove instruments and sponges, and maintain patient safety throughout the procedure. Additionally, the role requires precise documentation, dispensing supplies and medication, handling specimens and special apparatus, and adhering to all facility policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing
- Current licensure to practice in the State of Texas
- Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support Course
- ALCS required
- Knowledge and experience in PACU nursing or critical care
- Knowledge and experience in ASC, operating room or ASC nursing care
- Competence in assessing, treating and caring for patients based on age-specific needs
- Ability to set priorities and provide direction to others that promotes efficiency on the unit
- Ability to correlate clinical data with patient’s medical and nursing care
- Effective communication and positive interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
- Ability to transcribe physicians orders accurately and read labels and instructions completely
Nice To Haves
- PALS preferred
- Two years’ experience in perioperative nursing preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepares patients for surgical procedures and handles the preparation for the operating room before the surgery
- Works side by side with scrub nurses and directly with the surgeon to help maintain the sterile field in the operating room
- Assesses the patient’s condition and address their needs before and during surgery
- Works with physicians and anesthesiologists to develop a care plan for the patient during surgery
- Ensures all sterile fields are not compromised during the procedure by keeping the surgical area clean and organized
- Removes instruments and sponges as they are used during the procedure
- Ensures patient safety during the procedure
- Keeps precise documentation throughout the procedure
- Dispenses supplies and medication as needed
- Handles specimens and special apparatus
- Adheres to all Round Rock Surgery Center policies and procedures
- Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor
- Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
