RN Main

Registered Nurse – Circulator, Main OR – Oro Valley Hospital

$10,000 sign‑on bonus offered to qualified eligible RNs.

Full‑time schedule: 40 hours weekly + on‑call duties.

Job Overview: This Registered Nurse (RN) will provide patient‑centered care before, during, and after surgery, working in a 6‑room acute‑care operating room equipped with da Vinci robotic joint replacement, minimally invasive general surgery, gastroenterology, and other services.

What You’ll Do: As a Circulator RN, you will coordinate high‑quality nursing care, support surgical teams, and ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Summary: The RN delivers care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. You ensure effective patient care in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other health‑care professionals while maintaining a supportive, compassionate environment for patients and families.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate and deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care per organizational policies, protocols, and the nursing process.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments and accurately document findings, reporting changes to the care team.
• Use knowledge of human growth and development to provide age‑appropriate care and education.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor for side effects, and document administration per practice standards.
• Assist physicians during procedures within documented competency.
• Collaborate with the health‑care team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans based on assessments and needs.
• Respond to medical emergencies and participate in life‑saving interventions (CPR, code team activities) as appropriate.
• Advocate for patients’ rights and needs, ensuring their voices are heard in care planning.
• Provide patient and family education on medical conditions, treatment plans, and post‑discharge care.
• Implement infection control protocols to prevent healthcare‑associated infections.
• Monitor and operate medical equipment (IV pumps, monitors, ventilators) as needed for patient safety.
• Promote patient safety by adhering to National Patient Safety Goals and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
• Participate in audits, chart reviews, and compliance checks to ensure adherence to standards and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate responsible decision‑making in planning, delegating, and providing care.
• Document patient care and education thoroughly and promptly.
• Engage in professional development to maintain clinical competency and current nursing standards.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives, including data collection and process development.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications:

• 0–2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute‑care setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices.
• Proficient in performing thorough patient assessments and communicating findings effectively.
• Proficient in administering medications and monitoring for side effects.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting patient care.
• Knowledge of safety standards, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives.

Licenses &

Certifications:

• RN – Registered Nurse – State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure (required).
• BCLS – Basic Life Support (required).

Oro Valley Hospital (OVH) is a 176‑bed hospital with a freestanding emergency center, Skilled Nursing Unit, and large physician group. OVH’s culture promotes safe, quality care based on teamwork, shared goals, and employee recognition. OVH is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal‑opportunity employer: race, gender, disability, Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral. Protected Veterans are requested.