Registered Nurse, OR Circulator

Registered Nurse OR Circulator, Full-Time

The Registered Nurse OR Circulator works collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technicians, and other healthcare professionals to provide safe, high-quality care to patients throughout the surgical experience.

The OR Circulator serves as the patient's advocate before, during, and after surgery and is responsible for coordinating and documenting care, maintaining a safe and efficient operating room environment, and ensuring that surgical procedures are performed according to established standards and protocols.

Hopedale Medical Complex has a very active Surgery Department, providing an excellent opportunity for an experienced OR nurse or an RN interested in developing their surgical nursing skills.

Schedule: MondayFriday, day shift, beginning at 6:00 a.m., with a rotating call schedule.

Essential Responsibilities

• Serve as the patient's advocate before, during, and after surgery.
• Assess and monitor patients before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Obtain and document vital signs and pertinent patient information.
• Prepare the operating room, equipment, instruments, supplies, and medications needed for surgical procedures.
• Verify patient identity, procedure, surgical site, consent, and other required documentation.
• Maintain a safe and sterile environment in collaboration with the surgical team.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and provide appropriate assistance throughout procedures.
• Monitor the patient's condition and communicate changes or concerns promptly.
• Document surgical procedures, medications, specimens, counts, and other required information accurately and timely.
• Perform and document surgical counts in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist with patient positioning while maintaining patient safety, privacy, and dignity.
• Coordinate patient care and communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technicians, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Assist with transporting patients to the recovery area following surgery.
• Ensure appropriate postoperative communication and transfer of care.
• Assist with cleaning and preparing the operating room between procedures.
• Maintain and promote compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, continuing education, and staff development.
• Participate in the department's rotating call schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Current, unrestricted Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Current ACLS certification required.
• Strong critical-thinking, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, surgical technicians, anesthesia providers, and ancillary staff.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Ability to modify nursing interventions based on the individual patient's condition and needs.
• Knowledge of physiology, pathophysiology, geriatrics, and critical care.
• Knowledge of anesthesia and analgesia pharmacology.
• Ability to independently recognize patient needs and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous operating room or perioperative nursing experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of ambulatory surgery and operative procedures preferred.
• AORN, ASPAN, AACN, or other professional organization membership preferred.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and maneuver within the operating room.
• Ability to safely assist with patient positioning, transferring, and transporting using appropriate equipment and assistance.
• Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment as required for patient care and operating room activities.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist movements and maintain manual dexterity necessary to operate equipment and handle surgical supplies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and members of the surgical team.
• Ability to maintain visual and auditory attention necessary to monitor patients, equipment, alarms, and surgical activities.
• Ability to respond promptly and appropriately to emergency situations.
• Ability to work in environments requiring prolonged standing and exposure to blood, bodily fluids, infectious materials, and surgical hazards while utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed in the hospital's operating room and perioperative areas. The position involves frequent interaction with patients, physicians, nurses, surgical technicians, anesthesia providers, and other healthcare professionals.

The employee may be exposed to blood, bodily fluids, infectious materials, medications, cleaning agents, surgical equipment, and other healthcare-related hazards. Appropriate personal protective equipment and safety procedures must be followed at all times.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing:

• Federal and State criminal background checks
• Drug and alcohol screening

Hopedale Medical Complex tests for both illegal and legal substances, including cannabis (THC).