Registered Nurse-Hourly Operating Room Circulator

AMSURG•Texarkana, TX

11h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse-Hourly Operating Room Circulator supports the surgical process by organizing and coordinating care, resources, and personnel in the operating or procedure room. The role supervises and directs patient care, prepares the room and equipment, collaborates with the healthcare team, and promotes safe continuity of care throughout procedures. The nurse identifies patients and verifies procedures using two patient identifiers, reviews medical records and patient needs, provides comfort while maintaining privacy and dignity, and discusses the plan of care. During procedures, the nurse monitors the patient, administers ordered medications, documents care, maintains sterile technique, verifies the procedure site and required imaging, conducts time-outs and applicable counts, and handles tissue specimens according to policy. The role also supports inventory management, cost containment, and efficient room turnover, and performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Participate as a team member in support of the total surgical process.
Organize time, equipment, supplies, and personnel for effective and efficient case management.
Supervise and direct patient care in the operating or procedure room; organize nursing activities and delegate tasks appropriately.
Use supplies economically, manage efficient turnover time, and assist with supply, drug, and equipment inventories.
Address patient needs specific to the surgical procedure and transport patients to or from the operating or procedure room as needed, following safety requirements and policy.
Identify patients and verify the correct procedure using two patient identifiers, and communicate with the healthcare team.
Review the patient's medical record and care needs and collaborate with the healthcare team to provide continuity of care.
Provide comfort and reassurance, maintain patient privacy and dignity, and verify planned procedures and discuss the plan of care with the patient.
Prepare the operating or procedure room with the healthcare team, including assembling and providing properly functioning equipment, supplies, and instruments.
Collaborate with the surgical or procedure team to verify instrument and supply sterility or high-level disinfection according to policy.
Handle and log tissue specimens accurately according to policy and procedures.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to maintain and update physician preference cards as needed.
Ensure safe and appropriate patient positioning and monitor positioning throughout the procedure.
Administer medications as ordered by the physician and document administration appropriately.
Monitor the patient's condition and maintain accurate documentation during the procedure.
Comprehend and interpret physician orders and directions accurately, following policy and procedures.
Complete medical records and other forms accurately, legibly, and in a timely manner.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure safe continuity of patient care.
Confirm proper aseptic and sterile techniques and monitor for breaks in sterile technique.
Verify the correct procedure site and ensure radiologic images are present when applicable.
Perform a time-out before the procedure, tourniquet inflation, or incision.
Ensure correct sponge, needle, sharps, and instrument counts as applicable to the procedure.
Perform the surgical preparation.
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.