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Oklahoma Center for Orthopaedic Multi-Specialty Surgery | Oklahoma City, OK

‘Each Patient, Each Family, Each & Every Time’

At OCOM, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care and outstanding service at every stage of the surgical experience. Our dedicated team continuously strives to improve processes, enhance patient outcomes, and support our physicians and staff in delivering the highest standard of care.

Schedule: Weekdays Only | No Weekends, No Holidays, No Call Some later evenings may be required.

As an OR RN Circulator
, you will play a critical role throughout the perioperative process, ensuring safe, efficient, and patient-centered care before, during, and after surgical procedures. You will collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals to create a safe and positive surgical experience for every patient.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, adaptable, committed to patient safety, and dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of infection prevention, clinical excellence, and customer service.

• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care throughout the surgical experience.
• Prepare and coordinate operating room activities to ensure readiness for scheduled procedures.
• Review surgeon preference cards and verify appropriate equipment, supplies, and instruments are available for each case.
• Verify patient identity, surgical procedure, operative site, and completion of all required consents and documentation prior to surgery.
• Assist anesthesia providers before, during, and after procedures as needed.
• Monitor patient status and advocate for patient safety throughout the perioperative process.
• Demonstrate age-specific competence when caring for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations and actively participate in emergency preparedness activities.
• Operate equipment safely and report actual or potential safety concerns promptly.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and support continuity of care through effective communication.
• Follow all hospital policies, procedures, safety requirements, infection prevention standards, and AORN guidelines.
• Foster positive relationships with patients, families, physicians, visitors, and fellow team members.

Required

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Oklahoma.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS and PALS certification.
• Completion of conscious sedation testing.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Commitment to infection prevention, patient safety, and quality outcomes.

Preferred

• Previous Operating Room circulating experience.
• Orthopedic surgical experience.
• Ambulatory surgery center or hospital surgical services experience.
• Knowledge of AORN standards and perioperative nursing best practices.
• Experience with electronic medical records and perioperative documentation systems.

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective during urgent situations.
• Collaborative approach to working with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Flexibility and willingness to support team success.
• Commitment to delivering an outstanding patient experience.

At OCOM, we recognize our employees as our greatest asset and are proud to offer:

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