RN | Surgery Circulator | Operating Room

Logan Health•Kalispell, MT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Logan Health, our Operating Room nurses are essential partners in delivering safe, high-quality surgical care. As an RN Surgery Circulator, you’ll play a critical role in patient advocacy, surgical coordination, and team-based care – supporting patients through some of their most vulnerable moments while collaborating with skilled surgeons, anesthesia providers, and fellow perioperative professionals. If you thrive in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment and value teamwork, precision, and compassionate care, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every single day.

Requirements

Current Montana RN license or multi-state compact license with authorization to practice in Montana
1+ year(s) of RN experience in a similar medical setting (hospital, clinic, or physician office)
Healthcare Provider CPR and/or BLS certification, as required by service line
Strong working knowledge of: Professional nursing theory and standards of practice, Medical terminology, Infection control procedures and universal precautions, HIPAA and patient confidentiality regulations, OSHA rules and regulations
Excellent organizational, critical thinking, and prioritization skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with professionalism and diplomacy
Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new systems
Possess knowledge of professional nursing theory, medical terminology and principles of professional nursing practice to administer and evaluate patient care.
Healthcare Provider (HCP) CPR and/or BLS certification required as dictated by each practice/service line.
Understanding of the confidentiality laws that govern the provider-patient relationship, including but not limited to, HIPAA guidelines.
Knowledge of equipment, supplies, and instruments used in a medical office; simple routine clinical laboratory methods, universal blood and body fluid precautions.
Must have knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations, established protocol for storing poisons, narcotics, acids, caustics, and flammable items; restriction imposed by various manage care carriers, various forms inherent to profession.
Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Possess considerable knowledge of the behavior and needs of patients.
Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Nice To Haves

BSN degree
2+ years of RN experience in a similar medical setting (hospital, clinic, or physician office)
Prior experience in the Operating Room or surgical services
Additional certifications relevant to perioperative nursing or assigned specialty area
BSN degree preferred.
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in similar position within a medical setting (eg, physician office, clinic, or hospital) preferred.
Experience in assigned area(s) preferred.
Additional certifications may be required as applicable to assigned area(s).

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and coordinate individualized, goal-directed nursing care using the nursing process
Maintain high standards of patient safety and infection control in accordance with policy and procedure
Accurately transcribe and implement verbal and written provider orders
Monitor, assess, and report changes in patients’ physical and mental condition
Anticipate patient needs and coordinate timely interventions during surgical procedures
Document all patient encounters clearly and thoroughly in accordance with organizational standards
Provide education and support to patients and families regarding surgical care and recovery
Remain calm and effective during changing workloads, prioritizing care and seeking assistance when appropriate
Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members to support optimal patient outcomes
Maintain regular and reliable attendance as scheduled by department leadership