Registered Nurse OR Circulating

External Community Memorial Hospital • Hamilton, NY

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse OR Circulating assesses patients before surgery, provides education and reassurance to patients and caregivers, and helps prepare patients and operating rooms for surgical procedures. The nurse gathers required supplies, ensures proper patient positioning and preparation, maintains the sterile field when assigned, and performs duties inside or outside the sterile field as directed. The role includes checking equipment for safety and functionality, participating in the surgical Time Out, and assisting the operating room team throughout each case. The nurse must follow safety standards and precautions set forth by AORN.

Requirements

• Valid New York State nursing license.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Excellent knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Solid understanding of patient safety and precautions.
• In-depth knowledge of surgical operating procedures.
• Outstanding organizational ability.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Even-tempered, with emotional and physical stamina.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Complete an ACLS course within 90 days of employment or provide documentation of current ACLS certification.
• Complete a PALS course within 90 days of employment or provide documentation of current PALS certification.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of OR experience is preferred.
• Preferred experience with high-acuity orthopedic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients prior to surgery, including NPO status.
• Provide education and reassurance to patients and caregivers before surgery.
• Gather all supplies needed for surgical procedures.
• Maintain a sterile field and assume duties inside or outside the sterile field as assigned.
• Ensure proper patient positioning and preparation on the operating table.
• Follow safety standards and precautions set forth by AORN.
• Assist the surgical team with setting up operating rooms.
• Assess the safety and functionality of equipment before procedures.
• Actively participate in the surgical Time Out.
• Assist the OR team throughout the case as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time