Circulating Nurse

Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons in Southfield, MI, is seeking an OR Circulating Nurse to support the orthopedic surgery team. The role involves preparing charts, coordinating surgical instruments, and ensuring sterile procedures throughout operations.

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program, hold Michigan licensure, and achieve BLS; ACLS/PALS within 6 months. Prior OR circulating experience and orthopedic scrubbing are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current State of Michigan licensure required.
• BLS certification required, ACLS and PALs certification required within 6 months of hire.
• At least 1 year of Operating Room Circulating experience required.
• Orthopedic experience preferred.
• Scrubbing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and completion of patient charts and records.
• Oversees the activities of surgical technicians in the operating room.
• Before each surgery, ensures necessary equipment and instruments are available.
• Assists the surgical team in scrubbing up and donning sterile gowns and gloves.
• Monitors patient vital signs and reports irregularities to the surgeon and anesthesia providers.
• Ensures the center’s safe surgery checklist is implemented before surgery.
• Maintains instrument and supply inventory during procedures and post-procedure.
• Oversees cleaning of operating rooms between procedures and terminal cleaning after procedures.
• Adheres to center policies and participates in quality improvement programs.

Skills

English proficiency

Eye-hand coordination

Mobility/physical stamina

Manual dexterity

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

As the largest and most comprehensive orthopaedic team in the state, we bring together the medical expertise of leading orthopaedic and musculoskeletal surgeons, specialists, and research pioneers. Every provider in our network shares a deep commitment to leadership in education, innovation, and research, as well as a dedicated focus on prioritizing patient care across the continuum of treatment.

Why Join Us?

Interested in orthopaedics? Discover why it’s worth pursuing with us. Our career opportunities offer competitive salaries, outstanding benefits, and a platform to pursue your passion. As Michigan’s largest and most comprehensive orthopaedic team, we are actively seeking skilled and enthusiastic individuals to join us today.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and completion of patient charts andrecords.
• Oversees the activities of surgical technicians in the operatingroom.
• Before each surgery, ensures that all necessary equipment and instruments are readily available.
• Assists the surgical team in scrubbing up and donning sterile gowns andgloves.
• Checks patient’s vital signs and responsiveness prior to surgery and reports any irregularities to the surgeon and anesthesiaproviders.
• Ensures the Center’s safe surgery checklist is implemented in the operating room prior to the start ofsurgery.
• Throughout procedures, monitors the patient’s conditions and needs of the surgical team. As necessary, leaves the operating room to gather additional supplies or equipment required by theteam.
• After procedures, inventories all instruments and supplies used during the procedure and oversees needle and sponge counts, reporting any irregularities immediately to thesurgeon.
• Assures that tissues taken for testing are properly prepared and labeled for the Center’s pathologylaboratory.
• Oversees cleaning of operating rooms between procedures and terminal cleaning of operatingrooms.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Maintains familiarity with and abides by the Center’s policies andprocedures.
• Supports and participates in the Center’s quality improvement program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Reads, speaks, and understands the Englishlanguage.
• Possesses competence and character consistent with the Center’s mission and objectives.
• Possesses visual and hearing acuity, with or withoutcorrection.
• Possesses eye-hand coordination to move and operate equipment andinstruments.
• Able to stand, stoop, kneel, and crouch and to lift, pull, turn, and ambulate patients up to 20 times perday.
• Can move quickly in crowdedconditions.
• Understands medical terminology and aseptic principles.

Education, Experience, Licenses, and Certifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required
• Current State of Michigan licensure required
• BLS certification required, ACLS and PALs certification required within 6 months of hire
• At least 1 year of Operating Room Circulating Required
• Orthopedic experience preferred
• Scrubbing experience preferred

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