Ambulatory OR Nurse: Circulator & Scrub Expert

HCA Healthcare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Summit Surgery Center in Hermitage, TN, seeks an Operating Room Nurse to provide circulating or scrub support in an ambulatory surgery setting. You will ensure safe, high-quality nursing care until transfer to recovery.

The role emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and efficient case management in a busy OR environment. RN licensure and OR experience are essential, with preferred CNOR and PALS consideration.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an operating room setting, preferably in an ambulatory surgery center.
• Active RN license as required by state of employment or appropriate compact licensure.
• Valid BCLS Certification upon employment (online certification not acceptable).
• ACLS as required by facility.
• PALS is preferred, but may be required at some facilities.
• CNOR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the instrument and equipment set-up for your OR, including utilization of preference cards and ability to anticipate your surgeons needs.
• Coordinate and oversee your room during a case as the circulator.
• Facilitate effective and efficient transition between surgical procedures.
• Utilize appropriate body mechanics in moving your patients to stretchers and OR tables to prevent injury.
• Manage your patients care and medication, including assistance with anesthesia.
• Consistently review your charts for completeness, in accordance with documentation protocols prior to and after the surgical procedure.

Skills

Operating room experience

RN license

BCLS

ACLS

PALS

CNOR (preferred)

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Summit Surgery Center in Hermitage, TN, seeks an Operating Room Nurse to provide circulating or scrub support in an ambulatory surgery setting. You will ensure safe, high-quality nursing care until transfer to recovery.

The role emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and efficient case management in a busy OR environment. RN licensure and OR experience are essential, with preferred CNOR and PALS consideration.