OR Circulating Nurse (Ambulatory Surgical Center)

Job Description

Job Description Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job description:

Busy Ambulatory Surgery Center is looking for a a RN Circulator.

Principal Responsibilities

• Assemble and prepare the necessary instruments, supplies and equipment for the surgical procedure according to the surgeon’s preference card.
• Open sterile supplies with the scrub tech/nurse.
• Check the working order of the room equipment.
• Assesses physiological and psychosocial health status of patient.
• Collaborate with the surgical team, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technicians, to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow.
• Monitor patients during surgery, assessing their condition, vital signs, and anesthesia effectiveness.
• Administer medications and interventions as directed by the surgical team.
• Document all patient information accurately and maintain thorough records.
• Continually adjusts care plan based on patient/family data.
• Demonstrates proper preoperative process – communication/report.
• Demonstrates proper procedure and documentation for surgical case counting.
• Demonstrates proper aseptic technique.
• Demonstrates efficient turnover time.
• Demonstrates proper technique for obtaining blood products.
• Demonstrates proper patient identification verification per policy.
• Demonstrates proper surgical site identification and marking per policy.
• Anticipates surgeon’s needs during surgical procedure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Valid Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.
• Specialty certification preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Two years' experience as OR Circulator at Ambulatory Surgical Center.
• Minimum one year ORTHOPEDICS and SPINE experience.

LICENSE/SKILLS:

• Thorough knowledge of the Nursing Process.
• Knowledge and experience in Perioperative care of the surgical patient.
• Knowledge of specialized equipment.
• Cost effective in the use of supplies and equipment.

Experience:

• outpatient OR: 1 year (Required)
• Ambulatory surgery center: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN License (Required)