Registered Nurse, Operating Room Monitor / Circulator - Part Time - No Weekends!

The Eye Institute of West Florida•Largo, FL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse, Operating Room Monitor / Circulator assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient nursing care in accordance with federal and state requirements, accreditation standards, and surgery center policies and procedures. The role is accountable for the quality of nursing services provided by the nurse and personnel under their direction, participates in direct patient care, and maintains a clean, orderly, and safe environment. The nurse supervises and directs care in an operating room, coordinates patient care, maintains accurate records, follows physician orders and management directions, and supports staff training and a healthy work environment. In the circulator role, the nurse performs scrub duties as needed, positions patients, prepares the operative area, maintains instrument and supply counts, supports the surgical team, administers and documents medications, observes patients, handles specimens, and accompanies patients to PACU to give report to the post-operative nurse. The role also involves maintaining aseptic technique, infection control, and operating room supplies and equipment. This is a part-time position, typically 5–25 hours per week depending on surgical volume. Offices are open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; some work may be needed earlier or later. Travel to the St. Petersburg office is required as needed, with mileage reimbursement provided.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where the worksite is located.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
At least 6 months of Nurse Monitor experience.
Ability to assess, prioritize, plan, and implement patient care effectively and respond to emergent situations.
Positive, friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work within a team and independently.
Ability to organize and manage time effectively and cost-effectively.
Favorable result on a background check.
Ability to walk frequently and sit and stand regularly; bend, stoop, and reach; lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 pounds; and perform tasks requiring fine motor skills and full use of hands.
Visual and auditory acuity, including color, depth, and peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Occasional driving or climbing may be necessary.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
At least one year of Pre-op, Post-Op/PACU, and/or OR experience (scrub and/or circulating).
Knowledge of Amkai Office and Amkai Charts Database software.
Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Familiarity with printer, copier, telephone, and fax.

Responsibilities

Assess, prioritize, plan, implement, evaluate, and document patient care effectively.
Supervise and direct patient care in an individual operating room, including personnel in the room.
Ensure proper techniques and practices are used according to accepted standards of practice.
Comply with HIPAA regulations, protect patient rights, and perform duties ethically and legally within the scope of the nursing license.
Coordinate, communicate, and maintain continuity of patient care.
Report unusual occurrences promptly and document them in the patient record.
Maintain accurate and legible medical records.
Participate in continuing education, in-service training, staff meetings, and the Q.A.P.I. program.
Follow physician orders and directions from management.
Participate in developing a healthy work environment, assist in training new staff when needed, and work effectively with other departments.
Perform scrub duties as necessary and maintain counts of sponges, needles, and instruments according to policy.
Perform circulating duties, supervise and assist the scrub nurse, position patients, and prepare the operative area and table.
Ensure supplies and equipment are available and open sterile packs and supplies using aseptic technique.
Assist surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other personnel as needed; observe patients for changes in condition.
Review surgeon preference cards and verify desired medications with the surgeon; ensure medications are administered and charted according to policy and record patient responses when necessary.
Care for specimens and cultures according to policies and procedures.
Accompany patients to PACU and give report to the post-operative nurse.
Assist with control and maintenance of supplies and equipment; record equipment use and check rooms, materials, and equipment for proper care and handling.
Maintain a clean and safe environment through attention to safety, aseptic technique, infection control, and control of traffic and personnel.
Maintain effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and staff; arrive on time and observe assigned work schedules.