Registered Nurse, OR Circulator
About The Position
The Registered Nurse – OR Circulator works collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technicians, and other healthcare professionals to provide safe, high-quality care to patients throughout the surgical experience. The OR Circulator serves as the patient's advocate before, during, and after surgery and is responsible for coordinating and documenting care, maintaining a safe and efficient operating room environment, and ensuring that surgical procedures are performed according to established standards and protocols. Hopedale Medical Complex has a very active Surgery Department, providing an excellent opportunity for an experienced OR nurse or an RN interested in developing their surgical nursing skills. Schedule: Monday–Friday, day shift, beginning at 6:00 a.m., with a rotating call schedule.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required.
- Current, unrestricted Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
- Current BLS certification required.
- Current ACLS certification required.
- Strong critical-thinking, organizational, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations.
- Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, surgical technicians, anesthesia providers, and ancillary staff.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced surgical environment.
- Ability to modify nursing interventions based on the individual patient's condition and needs.
- Knowledge of physiology, pathophysiology, geriatrics, and critical care.
- Knowledge of anesthesia and analgesia pharmacology.
- Ability to independently recognize patient needs and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
Nice To Haves
- Previous operating room or perioperative nursing experience strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of ambulatory surgery and operative procedures preferred.
- AORN, ASPAN, AACN, or other professional organization membership preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the patient's advocate before, during, and after surgery.
- Assess and monitor patients before, during, and after surgical procedures.
- Obtain and document vital signs and pertinent patient information.
- Prepare the operating room, equipment, instruments, supplies, and medications needed for surgical procedures.
- Verify patient identity, procedure, surgical site, consent, and other required documentation.
- Maintain a safe and sterile environment in collaboration with the surgical team.
- Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and provide appropriate assistance throughout procedures.
- Monitor the patient's condition and communicate changes or concerns promptly.
- Document surgical procedures, medications, specimens, counts, and other required information accurately and timely.
- Perform and document surgical counts in accordance with established procedures.
- Assist with patient positioning while maintaining patient safety, privacy, and dignity.
- Coordinate patient care and communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technicians, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Assist with transporting patients to the recovery area following surgery.
- Ensure appropriate postoperative communication and transfer of care.
- Assist with cleaning and preparing the operating room between procedures.
- Maintain and promote compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory standards.
- Participate in quality improvement activities, continuing education, and staff development.
- Participate in the department's rotating call schedule.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Excellent benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Quality childcare located on site
- HMC Wellness Center membership
- 401(k) plan with employer match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
