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

Eye Care Partners•Largo, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse, Operating Room Monitor / Circulator assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient nursing care according to applicable federal and state requirements, accreditation standards, and surgery center policies and procedures. The role is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered personally or by personnel under the nurse’s direction, and includes direct patient care and maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe environment. The nurse supervises and directs care in an operating room, coordinates patient care, monitors patients, maintains accurate medical records, and works with surgeons, anesthesiologists, scrub nurses, and other staff. Circulator duties include preparing the patient and operating room, maintaining counts of sponges, needles, and instruments, handling supplies and medications, caring for specimens, accompanying patients to PACU, and supporting infection control and equipment management. The position is part-time, typically 5–25 hours per week depending on surgical volume. Offices are open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; some earlier or later work may be needed. The primary location is Largo, Florida, with travel to the St. Petersburg office as needed. Mileage is reimbursed.

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.
Favorable background check result.
Ability to assess, prioritize, plan, and implement patient care effectively and respond to emergent situations.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, orally and in writing, with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, stay organized, manage time effectively, and balance individual and team responsibilities.
Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment.
Physical ability to perform frequent walking, sitting, and standing; regular bending, stooping, and reaching; and occasional driving or climbing.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 pounds; strong fine motor skills and full use of hands; and visual and auditory acuity, including color, depth, and peripheral vision and focus adjustment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

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.

Responsibilities

Assess, prioritize, plan, implement, evaluate, and document patient care.
Supervise and direct patient care in an individual operating room and ensure appropriate techniques and practices are followed.
Supervise other personnel in the room and direct or assist them as necessary.
Coordinate, communicate, and maintain continuity of patient care.
Maintain accurate and legible medical records and promptly report and document unusual occurrences.
Follow physician orders and management directions while working within the legal and ethical scope of the nursing license.
Participate in continuing education, in-service training, staff meetings, and the Q.A.P.I. program.
Assist with training new staff when needed and contribute to a healthy work environment and effective teamwork across departments.
Perform scrub duties as necessary and maintain counts of sponges, needles, and instruments according to policy.
Position the patient, prepare the operative area, and adjust the operating table according to standard policies.
Ensure supplies and equipment are available, open sterile packs using aseptic technique, and assist surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other personnel.
Observe patients for changes in condition and review surgeon preference cards to verify 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 established policies and procedures.
Accompany patients to PACU and give a report to the Post-Op Nurse.
Assist with supply and equipment control, record equipment use as directed, and check rooms, materials, and equipment for proper care and handling.
Maintain a clean and safe environment, follow aseptic techniques, and help control traffic and personnel to prevent infection.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and staff; respond to emergent situations and attend work as scheduled.