RN OR Circulator

Healthnet Services, Inc• Winter Garden, FL, US, FL

About The Position

The Operating Room (OR) Circulator Registered Nurse (RN) assesses, plans, implements, and coordinates patient care throughout the surgical process, from admission to discharge. The RN works to achieve patient outcomes through critical pathways consistent with the facility’s philosophy, standards of practice, and regulatory requirements. The role supports patient safety, maintains a sterile environment, and assists the surgical team. The position includes preparing patients and operating rooms for procedures, verifying patient and surgical-site information, monitoring aseptic practices and the time-out process, positioning patients safely, documenting operative care, and supporting physicians and anesthesia personnel. The RN also helps maintain supplies and equipment, supports staff orientation and training, and contributes to a safe, organized operating-room environment.

Requirements

Registered Nurse with three or more years of experience.
At least one year of experience in a hospital operating room.
Current Registered Nurse license in Florida.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, required based on the ASC patient minimum age.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build strong relationships with physicians.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience as an OR Circulator.
Two or more years of experience in a multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center or outpatient facility.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, evaluate, and implement patient care from admission through discharge according to facility policy and procedure.
Correlate clinical data with the patient’s medical and nursing care, set priorities, and support efficient patient flow through the operating room.
Provide clear direction and communicate effectively with patients, families, teammates, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
Direct and provide patient care during emergency situations according to physician and administrative policy.
Assist with operating-room turnover and participate in nursing staff orientation and training.
Promote patient comfort, emotional support, and safety for patients and families.
Verify the surgical or procedure site against the patient, surgical schedule, consent, and history and physical.
Ensure operating-room staff comply with the time-out process and monitor aseptic techniques according to facility policy.
Complete nursing documentation for each operative procedure.
Assemble cases according to the schedule and physician preference cards, and assist the Clinical Manager with reviewing, updating, and creating preference cards.
In the pre-operative area, introduce yourself, verify patient identity, assess needs, alleviate anxiety, clarify the operative site, and check the chart for required documentation.
Position patients for procedures while considering body alignment, circulation, and pressure points.
Apply electrosurgical return electrodes, tourniquets, and other devices according to physician preferences and facility policies.
Complete and document the operating-room fire risk assessment for each case.
Ensure accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts and documentation.
Label and care for specimens according to facility guidelines.
Maintain room supplies; stock, replenish, and prepare supplies; and notify appropriate staff when supplies need to be ordered.
Assist physicians and anesthesia personnel during surgical procedures.
Assist the anesthesia department with stocking the anesthesia cart and machine and notify appropriate staff when anesthesia supplies need to be ordered.
Clean equipment and the operating room according to procedure, and maintain a neat, clean, disinfected, organized, and safe environment.
Maintain attendance according to facility guidelines; report unscheduled absences or tardiness and request scheduled time off according to departmental procedures.
Complete teammate, patient event, and variance documentation thoroughly and on time.
Attend unit-based staff meetings and review minutes for meetings missed.
Assist the Clinical Manager with monthly operating-room surveillance.
Maintain certification requirements and submit required certifications to facility management.
Maintain professional, courteous, helpful, and cooperative interactions with patients, families, visitors, and employees.
Comply with OSHA and Joint Commission standards, HIPAA regulations, and facility policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.