RN Circulator

RN Circulator / Operating Room Nurse

Reports to: Nurse Manager

Approved by: Governing Body

The Circulator/Operating Room Nurse is responsible for the provision of safe care of the patients in the operating room. The nurse is accountable for ongoing evaluation and documentation of all components of care delivered to patients within the perioperative environment.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current and active unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state of Georgia.
• Current surgical experience within past 3 years; ASC experience preferred.
• Current BLS Certification; current ACLS certification as appropriate.

• Provides patient care in a competent and ethical manner in support of the facility’s operations.
• Follows and completes assignments as given by the Nurse Manager.
• Liaison between the patient, family and team to adequately plan and support patient care.
• Collaborates with the facility team in developing coordinated outcomes and interventions.
• Circulates assigned surgical procedures for surgeons and specialties in the facility effectively and safely.
• Supports and maintains a safe patient care environment.
• Ensures that the Operating Rooms are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
• Prepares surgery suite for surgical procedures appropriately and effectively.
• Follows established universal precautions in the use of PPE.
• Individualizes patient care according to patient’s health status and surgery/procedure being performed.
• Assists with patient positioning and transport appropriately.
• Always maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Maintains patient’s established facility rights.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Operates equipment and performs technical skills according to policies and standards.
• Recognizes situations and assessment findings that require communication and follows through as appropriate.
• Records care correctly and accurately in the patient’s medical record.
• Interacts with team members regarding patient care as appropriate.
• Serves as a clinical liaison.
• Supervises non-licensed personnel as assigned.
• Monitors surgery inventory and notifies appropriate individual(s) when supplies are needed.
• Maintains and restocks supplies in surgery suite.
• Participates in identifying and developing the performance improvement focus and criteria.
• Supports the mission, vision, and core values of the organization.
• Observes facility policies, procedures, and processes.
• Demonstrates professional accountability.
• Assumes accountability and responsibility for attendance and timely completion of competencies and education.
• Handles difficult situations and maintains a positive attitude.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Embraces change and able to handle multiple demands at one time.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care