Registered Nurse - Circulator

Advanced Pain Care; Guabiruba; Presencial; BRL 431 000 - 532 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Round Rock Surgery Center seeks an experienced OR Circulating Registered Nurse to monitor surgical procedures and act as a liaison between physicians and operating room staff.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, sterile field maintenance, collaboration with anesthesiologists, accurate documentation, and adherence to center policies.

Candidates must have an active Texas RN license, BCLS/ACLS/PALS as required, and perioperative nursing experience; lifting and mobility requirements apply.

Qualificações

• Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing.
• Current licensure to practice in Texas; BCLS/ACLS/PALS as required.

Responsabilidades

• Prepares patients for surgical procedures and OR setup.
• Assists surgeon and scrub nurses to maintain sterile field.
• Assesses patient condition before and during surgery.
• Collaborates with physicians and anesthesiologists on care plan.
• Maintains sterile fields during procedures.
• Removes instruments and sponges as used.
• Ensures patient safety during procedures.
• Documents procedure details accurately.
• Distributes supplies and medications as needed.
• Handles specimens and special equipment.
• Follows Round Rock Surgery Center policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned; demonstrates regular attendance.

Conhecimentos

PACU nursing

ASC nursing care

Age-specific care

Prioritization

Clinical data

Communication

Confidentiality

Orders transcription

Formação académica

Graduate from accredited nursing program

Texas RN license

BCLS/ACLS/PALS

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

Job Purpose

The OR Circulating Registered Nurse monitors the procedures in the operating room during surgery and assists as an intermediary between the physicians and operating room staff members.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for surgical procedures and handles the preparation for the operating room before the surgery
• Works side by side with scrub nurses and directly with the surgeon to help maintain the sterile field in the operating room
• Assesses the patient’s condition and address their needs before and during surgery
• Works with physicians and anesthesiologists to develop a care plan for the patient during surgery
• Ensures all sterile fields are not compromised during the procedure by keeping the surgical area clean and organized
• Removes instruments and sponges as they are used during the procedure
• Ensures patient safety during the procedure
• Keeps precise documentation throughout the procedure
• Dispenses supplies and medication as needed
• Handles specimens and special apparatus
• Adheres to all Round Rock Surgery Center policies and procedures
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and experience in PACU nursing or critical care
• Knowledge and experience in ASC, operating room or ASC nursing care
• Competence in assessing, treating and caring for patients based on age-specific needs
• Ability to set priorities and provide direction to others that promotes efficiency on the unit
• Ability to correlate clinical data with patient’s medical and nursing care
• Effective communication and positive interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
• Ability to transcribe physicians orders accurately and read labels and instructions completely

Supervision

Reports directly to the Director of Nursing and Administrator

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing
• Current licensure to practice in the State of Texas, successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support Course; ALCS required and PALS preferred
• Two years’ experience in perioperative nursing preferred

Working Conditions

Environmental Conditions

Medical Office environment, Ambulatory Surgery Center

Physical Conditions

Must be able to work as scheduled. Good visual acuity and accurate color vision. Ability to lift/transfer patients in excess of 100 pounds, which may require pushing, pulling and essentially utilizing a full range of body movement. Ability to push a gurney with a 150-pound patient on it. Ability to stand, walk, stop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. Ability to reach, grasp, use fine finger movement and feel fine sensation to discern temperature, texture, size and shape. Ability to lift 25-pound instrument trays. Ability to push heavy equipment on wheels within the OR suite. Ability to wear lead apron.