Ada Operating Room Circulator - Registered Nurse - Full Time

MHM Support Services; Idaho; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room Circulator to join our surgical services team in Idaho. You will coordinate and oversee patient care throughout the perioperative experience, serve as the patient advocate during surgery, and collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the interprofessional team to promote safety and efficiency.

This full-time role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, current RN licensure, and BLS within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (Associate Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice or compact state licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire; ACLS may be required depending on department.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Serve as the patient's advocate throughout the perioperative experience.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical staff to ensure patient safety and efficient workflows.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop care plans.
• Document accurately in the electronic medical record and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Patient advocacy

Education

Associate Degree, Diploma, or BSN

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! Overview: Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details: Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room Circulator Full-Time | Operating Room Overview Mercy is seeking a compassionate and skilled Operating Room Circulator RN to join our surgical services team. In this role, you will coordinate and oversee patient care throughout the perioperative experience, serving as a key advocate for patients during surgery. The OR Circulator partners with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary team members to promote patient safety, ensure efficient surgical workflows, and deliver exceptional care aligned with Mercy's mission, values, and Service Standards.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate and manage patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Serve as the patient's advocate throughout the perioperative experience.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members regarding care plans and surgical procedures.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Utilize patient safety tools and perform detailed patient handoffs.
• Monitor patient status and respond appropriately to changing conditions.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, continuing education, and departmental competencies.
• Delegate and supervise care activities as appropriate.
• Support a culture of teamwork, safety, and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Education Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (Associate Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• Licensure Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice or compact state licensure, as applicable.
• Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire. Additional certifications may be required based on department needs, including ACLS and other unit-specific certifications.

Preferred Experience

• Previous Operating Room and/or Circulator nursing experience preferred.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and patient advocacy skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Why Join Mercy?

• Collaborative surgical team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and specialty certification
• Mission-driven culture focused on exceptional patient care
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time coworkers

Physical Requirements

• Ability to push, pull, and/or lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to reach, bend, kneel, squat, twist, and perform other physical activities necessary for patient care and surgical support.

Transforming the Health of Our Communities Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.