RN Operating Room Circulator

United Surgical Partners International•Vero Beach South, FL

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Center for Surgery is a busy, multispecialty ambulatory surgery center in Vero Beach, performing outpatient procedures in Orthopedics and Neurology. We are an affiliate of United Surgical Partners International, who provides first-class surgical services for local communities, and we recognize our employees as our number one asset. USPI's mission is to treat each patient and every family as if they were our own. Each patient, each family, each and every time. If you share our mission, please reach out to discuss joining our team. We are currently searching for a OR Circulating Registered Nurse - PRN to join our team. JOB SUMMARY: Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for all age patients in operating room. Provides care within nursing standards of practice and the policies of the Center. Makes decisions regarding direct patient care needs and communicates appropriate information to physicians, patients, family members, and personnel in other departments as well as team members. May have additional responsibilities as designated by the Clinical Director, which include, but are not limited to, serving on committees, participating in quality improvement audits and projects. Circulating nurses may ensure all patient paperwork is completed, such as consent forms. During the procedure, nurses may also document what takes place. They are a patient advocate in that they assure that safety procedures are being met. Circulating nurses may also replenish surgical supplies as needed during the procedure. After the procedure, they may verify instrument count and complete charting and other related duties. Being detail oriented is also a needed skill for OR nurses. Small mistakes in the operating room can have a big impact on a patient's condition. Nurses must also be able to handle several things at once. For instance, they may need to listen to the surgeon, monitor the patient and assist with the procedure at the same time. Ideal candidate will be focused on excellent customer service, have the ability to multi-task, the ability to show flexibility in assignments, maintain scrupulous infection control standards, maintain professional competencies and have the ability to work as part of an interdependent multidisciplinary team. Position requires weekdays only -- no holidays, weekends, or call. Some later evenings required. Competitive salary and benefits for the right candidate.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing
Currently licensed in Florida
BLS and ACLS certifications required
One year experience required intra-operative setting
Experience in orthopedic surgical procedures is required.
Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities
Physically and emotionally capable of performing responsibilities of position

Nice To Haves

Experience in total joint surgical procedures is a plus.
BSN preferred

Responsibilities

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for all age patients in operating room.
Provides care within nursing standards of practice and the policies of the Center.
Makes decisions regarding direct patient care needs and communicates appropriate information to physicians, patients, family members, and personnel in other departments as well as team members.
May have additional responsibilities as designated by the Clinical Director, which include, but are not limited to, serving on committees, participating in quality improvement audits and projects.
Circulating nurses may ensure all patient paperwork is completed, such as consent forms.
During the procedure, nurses may also document what takes place.
They are a patient advocate in that they assure that safety procedures are being met.
Circulating nurses may also replenish surgical supplies as needed during the procedure.
After the procedure, they may verify instrument count and complete charting and other related duties.