RN - OR CIRCULATOR - PRN

WATSON CLINIC ASC LLC•Lakeland, FL

11d

About The Position

The RN - OR Circulator provides nursing care and support in the operating room and other clinical areas. The role includes preparing supplies and equipment for surgical cases, assisting with intraoperative activities, monitoring patients during local sedation cases, supporting patient transfers to the PACU, and completing postoperative follow-up calls and documentation. When the RN has scrubbing experience, they may also perform scrub nurse activities, including maintaining the sterile field and assisting the surgeon with instruments and supplies. The position also involves inventory, restocking, instrument processing, room cleaning, compliance with Center policies and safety procedures, and participation in cost-containment measures. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available to new employees only. The bonus is paid in full after the probationary period, and a two-year commitment is required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Registered Nursing.
Active Florida RN license.
Minimum of one year of operating room experience.
Current CPR certification.
Current ACLS certification.

Nice To Haves

CNOR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

When the RN has scrubbing experience, assist with draping the patient, arranging instruments and supplies, and preparing sutures.
When the RN has scrubbing experience, provide the surgeon with sterile instruments and supplies and help maintain the sterile field.
Make additional instruments and supplies available during operations.
Record vital signs and administer medications as ordered by the physician or anesthesia personnel during local sedation cases.
Count sponges and needles required for the surgical case or procedure.
Assist with transferring patients to the PACU.
Ensure supplies for each case are ready for use.
Assist with cleaning the operating room after a case.
Make postoperative calls to patients and document the calls and patient responses in the patient record.
Take inventory and restock operating room supplies as needed.
Update Physicians’ cards as needed.
Perform functions in the instrument processing system.
Assist with nursing functions in other clinical areas.
As a scrub nurse, share responsibility with the Circulating Nurse for collecting and preparing supplies for the day's schedule.
As a scrub nurse, dust room lights and flat surfaces before the first morning case.
Demonstrate effective communication skills and comply with safety, emergency, and Center policies.
Participate in unit cost-containment measures.
Perform other duties as deemed necessary.