Registered Nurse-OR - Twin Orthopedics

The Operating Room (OR) Circulator – Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of optimum quality care to patients while in the OR of the Surgery Center.

This is a part‑time (.75 FTE) role, three 10‑hour shifts per week out of our Edina Crosstown Surgery Center.

Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.

• Assesses instrumentation, supply and equipment needs based on the scheduled procedure, patient need, and physician preferences.
• Assists in obtaining the equipment and supplies for the scheduled procedure as well as preparing the surgical suite.
• Creates and maintains an aseptic surgical environment throughout the intraoperative process.
• Assists with picking supplies and instrumentation for surgical cases (based on surgeon preference cards), as needed.
• Is knowledgeable of the psychological, physiological and spiritual needs of patients and provides care accordingly and in an age‑appropriate manner for patients.
• Develops an individualized plan of care based on nursing assessment in accordance with the operating room plan of care. Reassesses and revises as needed.
• Assesses and documents patient condition and responses to nursing and/or medical interventions and communicates the information to the appropriate person.
• Performs surgical counts and medication labeling in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Administers medications and solutions as ordered following department policies.
• Receives surgical specimens and cultures from the sterile field and handles them appropriately and in compliance with departmental and surgery center policies.
• Assists anesthesia personnel and provides psychological and physiological support for the patient during induction, emergence, and as needed throughout the intraoperative phase.
• Assists with the cleaning of the OR between cases and after the last case of the day.
• Is capable of appropriately responding to emergency situations.
• Participates in correct site surgery procedures following surgery center policies.
• Functions within the limits of the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act, State and Federal laws, the ASC OR department policies and procedures, and standards of care.
• Evaluates the patient post‑operatively for any injuries related to positioning, extraneous objects, or chemical, physical and electrical/equipment hazards.
• Completes appropriate portions of the patient record accurately, legibly, timely and thoroughly.
• Completes patient charges completely and accurately.
• Collaborates with other disciplines to maximize patient outcomes and ensure a smooth flow of the surgical experience.
• Is accountable for reporting occurrences through the center’s established reporting process related to employee and/or patient/visitor events.
• Fosters the developmental and educational process of self, colleagues, orientees and students (including functioning as a preceptor).
• Participates in continuing education, fostering career and skill development including meeting departmental continuing education requirements.
• Assists in managing controllable costs by the proper, non‑wasteful use of surgery center resources.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of an NLN accredited school of nursing.
• BSN preferred; a combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.
• Current licensure as an RN in the State of MN or WI or multi‑state required.
• At least one year of OR experience in the last five years preferred.
• Current member of AORN preferred.
• Current BLS certification required or completed upon hire.

Actual starting pay will vary based on education, skills, and experience. The pay range displayed reflects full‑time compensation and will be prorated for employees working less than a full‑time schedule.

• The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package – for more detail, see the benefits information.
• Employees working 30+ hours per week (60 hours per pay period) are eligible for Medical (w/Maternity Bundle),…