Ambulatory Surgery OR Nurse — Dynamic Circulator

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health seeks an Ambulatory Surgery-Operating Room Registered Nurse to join our fast-paced OR team in Dearborn. You will perform comprehensive preoperative assessments, set up and circulate in the OR, monitor patients, and ensure infection control standards are met.

Collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and staff is essential. Requirements include BSN preferred, OR circulating experience (1-2 years), and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• OR Circulating experience (1-2 years).
• Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and hospital personnel.
• Scrub knowledge is a plus
• Must have prior operating room experience
• Must have a positive attitude
• Requires a team player and be able to work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive preoperative patient assessments, including vital signs, medical history review, and verification of surgical site marking and patient identification protocols.
• Prepares and maintains operating room environments, ensuring proper setup of surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies according to established protocols and surgeon preferences.
• Serves as circulating nurse, managing patient positioning, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining accurate count of sponges, needles, and instruments throughout surgical procedures.
• Maintains strict adherence to infection control standards, sterile field protocols, and safety regulations to prevent surgical site infections and ensure patient safety.
• Collaborates effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other healthcare team members to ensure seamless surgical workflow and optimal patient outcomes.
• Documents all perioperative nursing care, medications administered, and patient responses accurately and timely in the electronic health record system.
• Provides patient and family education regarding preoperative and postoperative expectations, discharge instructions, and follow-up care requirements.
• Responds promptly to emergency situations and implements appropriate interventions while maintaining composure in high-pressure environments.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives, peer review processes, and continuing education to enhance clinical competency and departmental performance.

Skills

Operating room experience

Team player

Communication skills

Sterile technique

Education

BSN preferred

Graduate from accredited school of nursing

Job description

Henry Ford Health seeks an Ambulatory Surgery-Operating Room Registered Nurse to join our fast-paced OR team in Dearborn. You will perform comprehensive preoperative assessments, set up and circulate in the OR, monitor patients, and ensure infection control standards are met.

Collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and staff is essential. Requirements include BSN preferred, OR circulating experience (1-2 years), and strong communication skills.