Circulating Nurse

Marshall Browning Hospital; Du Quoin (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin, IL is seeking a Circulating Nurse to join our surgical services. The role encompasses pre-op, intraoperative, and post-op circulating duties with cross-training into ambulatory services.

The nurse will collaborate with the surgical team, maintain sterile technique, and support anesthesia during airway management. Per diem shifts and day hours are available, with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Must hold Illinois RN licensure.
• Two years of related experience preferred.
• Active RN license; BLS, ACLS, PALS required or obtainable within 12 months.
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique and OR best practices.
• Effective communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with surgical team to deliver nursing care for procedures.
• Perform circulating duties before, during, and after surgery.
• Verify patient identity and surgical location pre-procedure.
• Update medical records during perioperative care.
• Prepare operating rooms and stock sterile supplies.
• Uphold sterile technique and infection control.
• Provide pre- and post-operative patient education.
• Assist anesthesia during intubation/extubation.
• Conduct patient assessments and monitor infusion therapies.
• Review lab results and address infusion issues with team.
• Assist in Sterile Processing as needed.

Skills

Circulating nurse

OR care

Infection control

Patient education

EHR documentation

Education

Associate degree in Nursing or higher

Job description

Job Posting

Circulating Nurse - Surgery JOB SUMMARY: The Circulating Nurse is a Registered Nurse who works as a circulating nurse and is cross trained into ambulatory services. This includes pre-operative, and infusion nursing. Marshall Browning Hospital services our community with various surgical procedures and endoscopies. Outpatient infusion nurses in our organization are compassionate, professional caregivers with strong clinical skills and sharp attention to detail.

JOB DUTIES

• A. Collaborate with the surgical team to deliver nursing care to patients undergoing surgical/invasive procedures.
• B. Perform circulating functions, such as monitoring, recording, and managing overall nursing care of patients before, during and after surgery.
• C. Verify the identity of the patient and surgical location prior to the start of the procedure.
• D. Update patient medical records before, during, and after surgery.
• E. Prepare operating rooms for use before surgery
• F. Stock operating rooms with sterile equipment and supplies prior to each surgical case.
• G. Uphold Sterile technique.
• H. Provide pre- and post-operative patient education to patients and their families.
• I. Assist anesthesia during patient intubation and extubation.
• J. Performing patient assessments.
• K. Administering Therapeutic intravenous treatments.
• L. Reviewing laboratory results.
• M. Monitoring for infusion complications and addressing issues with the medical team.
• N. Assist in Sterile Processing.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A. Education: Must have associate’s degree in nursing or higher education. Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
• B. Training and Experience: Two years of experience in related field preferred. Active RN License. BLS, ACLS, PALS are required or can be acquired within 1 year of hire. At least 1 year of critical care or operating room experience is preferred.
• C. Job Knowledge: Thorough understanding of operating room sterile techniques, processes, and best practices.
• D. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• E. Strong understanding of infection prevention protocols.
• F. Ability to efficiently manage time and develop a daily schedule to meet patient demands
• G. Ability to document in electronic health record.

Additional Information

Position Type : Pool/PRN/Per Diem

Shift : Day

Hourly Wage: $32.50 - $49.50 per/hour (Actual wage depends on experience.)

Contact Information

Elizabeth Wise - Human Resource Director

Human Resources

900 North Washington Street

Du Quoin, IL 62832

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