OCOM - OR Registered Nurse Circulator

USPI•Oklahoma City, OK

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The OR RN Circulator provides safe, efficient, patient-centered care before, during, and after surgical procedures. The role collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals to support a safe and positive surgical experience. The ideal candidate is organized and adaptable, and upholds high standards for patient safety, infection prevention, clinical excellence, and customer service. The position is based in a surgical and clinical healthcare environment. The schedule is weekdays only, with no weekends, holidays, or call; some later evenings may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Oklahoma.
Current BLS certification.
Current ACLS and PALS certification.
Completion of conscious sedation testing.
Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced surgical environment.
Commitment to infection prevention, patient safety, and quality outcomes.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to remain calm and effective during urgent situations.
Collaborative approach to working with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams.
Flexibility and willingness to support team success.
Commitment to delivering an outstanding patient experience.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including frequent standing, walking, reaching, bending, crouching, kneeling, and lifting, moving, or assisting with items weighing up to 30–40 pounds.
Visual acuity for near, mid-range, and distance vision; hearing across low, medium, and high-pitch ranges; and cognitive skills for clinical decision-making, sterile technique, documentation, and mathematical calculations.

Nice To Haves

Previous operating room circulating experience.
Orthopedic surgical experience.
Ambulatory surgery center or hospital surgical services experience.
Knowledge of AORN standards and perioperative nursing best practices.
Experience with electronic medical records and perioperative documentation systems.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care throughout the surgical experience.
Prepare and coordinate operating room activities to ensure readiness for scheduled procedures.
Review surgeon preference cards and verify appropriate equipment, supplies, and instruments are available for each case.
Verify patient identity, surgical procedure, operative site, consents, and required documentation before surgery.
Assist anesthesia providers before, during, and after procedures as needed.
Monitor patient status and advocate for patient safety throughout the perioperative process.
Demonstrate age-specific competence in caring for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
Respond appropriately to emergencies and participate in emergency preparedness activities.
Operate equipment safely and promptly report actual or potential safety concerns.
Maintain patient confidentiality and support continuity of care through effective communication.
Follow hospital policies, procedures, safety requirements, infection prevention standards, and AORN guidelines.
Foster positive relationships with patients, families, physicians, visitors, and team members.