Registered Nurse | OR Circulator

Surgery Partners, Inc•Durango, CO

10d•$34 - $54

About The Position

The Registered Nurse / OR Circulator provides nursing care during the intraoperative phase and acts as the patient’s advocate in the operating room. The nurse addresses patient needs while assisting surgical technologists, surgeons, and the person responsible for anesthesia care. The role supports the perioperative process and delivers developmentally and culturally appropriate care to patients across age groups in an outpatient surgical setting. The position includes assessing patients, developing and implementing plans of care, preparing the operating room, and ensuring that equipment, supplies, and instruments are ready and functioning. The nurse collaborates with the multidisciplinary healthcare team, supports patient and family education, participates in quality and performance improvement activities, and follows safety, confidentiality, and professional conduct policies. The role may require floating to other hospital areas when needed. The position requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing, a current state RN license, and current CPR certification. ACLS and/or PALS are required per policy. A BSN and previous RN experience in a related care area are preferred. Candidates must be able to multitask and demonstrate strong written and interpersonal communication skills. The work involves physical activity and exposure to clinical and environmental hazards; protective equipment may be necessary.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Current state license as a registered nurse.
Current CPR certification.
ACLS and/or PALS certification per policy.
Ability to multitask.
High-level written and interpersonal communication skills.
Meet the stated immunization or immunity requirements for hepatitis B, influenza, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, Tdap, and tuberculosis screening before the first scheduled workday.
Complete the pre-employment drug screen; the employer states that it includes marijuana.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds; stooping, kneeling, or crouching; and standing, walking, reaching, grasping, and handling for the stated durations.
Ability to work amid listed clinical and environmental hazards; protective clothing or equipment may be necessary.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Previous RN experience in a related care area.

Responsibilities

Participate as a team member in the perioperative process and consider patient rights when performing duties.
Participate in time-out, including identification and confirmation of the operative site.
Complete nursing assessments, develop patient plans of care, and report symptoms or significant changes in a timely manner.
Address patients’ needs during admission to the operating room and provide age-appropriate care across child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
Confirm staff use appropriate techniques and procedures according to accepted standards of practice.
Use supplies economically, support efficient room turnover, and assist with supply and equipment inventories.
Prepare the operating room for the planned procedure and patient needs, including opening instruments, trays, and equipment.
Assemble, check, position, and adjust equipment, supplies, and instruments before and during procedures.
Follow age-specific standards when administering medications and providing care during altered states of consciousness related to analgesia, sedation, or anesthesia.
Incorporate cultural and developmental needs into plans of care and implement care collaboratively with patients and families.
Demonstrate nursing competency, critical thinking, and safe delegation of activities based on patient assessments and care needs.
Accurately comprehend, interpret, and confirm verbal orders and follow provider directions.
Participate in staff meetings, in-services, committees, safety activities, and quality management activities; report hazards and non-compliance according to policy.
Respond to emergencies competently and according to hospital policy.
Collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary healthcare team to educate patients and families, assess learning needs, and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching.
Participate in performance improvement, data collection and analysis, development of care delivery systems and standards, and problem-solving teams.
Apply evidence-based practice and evaluate nursing practices for improvement and efficiency.
Use hospital and departmental communication systems, including checking and responding to email at least once per shift.
Float to other hospital areas when needed, including during emergencies, disasters, pandemics, or staffing issues.
Uphold the hospital’s mission, values, customer service, continuous quality improvement, confidentiality, and appropriate conduct standards.
Maintain positive, respectful working relationships and use the appropriate chain of command to resolve work-related problems.
Perform other duties as assigned.