Rn Or Circulator

RN OR CIRCULATOR FT

Full Time Legent Hospital NW Houston - LOS, Bellaire, TX, US

The Operating Room Circulator Nurse will provide care and support to patients before, during and after surgery. OR Nurses also assist the surgeon and the surgical team in their tasks.

• Assesses, plans, and evaluates the nursing care needs of the patient before, during and after a surgical procedure.
• Provides nursing care to the patient undergoing surgical procedures.
• Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients.
• Participates in the care of patients receiving conscious sedation.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, applies dressings, and monitors vital signs.
• Maintains aseptic techniques and actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
• Coordinates the operating room with respect to sterility, cleanliness, availability of functioning equipment and supplies.
• Ensures the proper handling of specimens.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well‑coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Ensures that operating on correct patient and the correct procedure is being performed.
• Responds to life‑saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol.
• Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
• May prep operating room for patient/procedure.
• Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
• Assists in positioning, responding to comfort/safety of patient.
• Provides for accurate care and handling of specimens.
• Observes and enforces strict standards of asepsis.
• Observes, checks, and monitors all equipment used during surgery to confirm they are running smoothly.
• Inventories/counts all surgery items both pre‑ and post‑surgery.
• Selects and handles instruments and supplies used for the operation.
• Inventories all items both pre‑ and post‑surgery.
• Delivers direct surgical care by assisting physicians.
• Provides wound exposure.
• Sutures patients after the surgery.
• Float among various clinical services, were qualified and competent.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and holds a current Registered Nursing license, in good standing with the State licensing board.
• Current and active CPR certification.
• Minimum of three (3) years OR experience.
• Cognitive skills as related to the position.
• Top Level Customer Service Attitude and Compassion for our Patients and Customers.

Legent Health fosters an environment where team members are empowered to deliver exceptional care while growing professionally within a supportive, values‑driven culture.

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Paid time off and wellness programs
• Career development and training opportunities

Legent Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employment eligibility will be verified through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system. All applicants must provide valid documentation to establish identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by federal law.