RN OR CIRCULATOR (SEASONAL)

Legent Health•Carrollton, TX

2d•$0 - $70

About The Position

The Operating Room Circulator Nurse provides care and support to patients before, during, and after surgery and assists the surgeon and surgical team. The role delivers direct, individualized nursing care based on scientific nursing principles, coordinates patient care across disciplines, and helps ensure safe and effective surgical procedures. The nurse may float among clinical services for which they are qualified and competent and provides age- and culturally appropriate care. The position is seasonal.

Requirements

Current Registered Nursing license in good standing with the state licensing board.
Current and active CPR certification.
At least three years of operating-room experience.
Cognitive skills related to the position.
Strong customer-service attitude and compassion for patients and customers.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited nursing program is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, and evaluate patients’ nursing care needs before, during, and after surgical procedures.
Provide nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures and comfort and support to pre-operative patients.
Participate in care of patients receiving conscious sedation.
Carry out physician orders; administer prescribed medications, apply dressings, and monitor vital signs.
Assist physicians during procedures, including helping control bleeding, providing wound exposure, and suturing patients after surgery.
Maintain aseptic technique, monitor for possible breaches, and enforce strict asepsis standards.
Coordinate operating-room sterility and cleanliness and ensure functioning equipment and available supplies.
Ensure proper handling and accurate care of specimens.
Serve as the primary coordinator across disciplines for coordinated patient care.
Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition using computerized documentation systems; complete patient documentation accurately and promptly.
Verify the correct patient and procedure are being operated on.
Provide basic bedside care and respond to life-saving situations according to nursing standards and protocols.
Initiate corrective action when monitoring equipment indicates adverse symptoms.
Assist with patient positioning and attend to patient comfort and safety.
Observe and monitor equipment used during surgery to ensure it is functioning properly.
Inventory and count surgical items before and after surgery; select and handle instruments and supplies used for operations.
Prepare the operating room for patients and procedures as needed.
Float among clinical services when qualified and competent.
Orient and mentor new staff members.
Follow Standard Precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.