Hamilton Orthopedic Surgery Center - OR Circulator

Job Summary

Provides direct patient care to patients in the intra-operative setting using the nursing process. Is responsible for managing the care of assigned patients and coping with rapid case turnover and directing activities of ancillary staff. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to the population served.

Job Qualifications

Education:

Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program as verified through primary source OR will obtain prior to working as a RN. 24 hours of continuing education for level II & III (excluding mandatory Inservice requirements).

Licensure:
Current Georgia RN or a multi-state license meeting eNLC criteria professional licensure as evidenced by primary source of verification or will obtain prior to beginning work as a RN. BLS CPR required.

Experience:

Previous surgical experience preferred. Minimum of one year nursing experience in acute care setting preferred or will be a graduate of a peri-operative training program. Minimum of 2 years experience and presentation of 1 Inservice for level II and 3 years and presentation of 2 in-services per year for level III.

Skills:

Finger and hand dexterity. Ability to obtain and interpret pertinent information in terms of the patient's needs. Ability to select proper instrumentation/supplies appropriate for the procedure being performed and the population served. Ability to serve as preceptor and participate in QI project for level II and level III.

Prolonged walking and standing required, with the ability to lift and move patients. Ability to tolerate rapid patient turnover and high census. Works in typical ambulatory surgery setting with patients experiencing a wide range of surgical procedures and anesthetics. Required to stay after scheduled shift depending on case load. Ability to effectively cope with acute emergency situations.

Full-Time Benefits

• 403(b) Matching (Retirement)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employee wellness program
• Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Employer paid Short and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• ICHRA for health insurance
• Paid Annual Leave (Time off)
• Vision insurance