Circulator/Scrub RN

Medix; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 59,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Medix is partnering with facilities in Upper Merion, Pennsylvania to hire a Circulator/Scrub RN (258448). This role offers an 20-30 hour per week commitment and requires perioperative patient care expertise.

The nurse will perform circulating and scrub duties, ensure patient safety, and document care accurately throughout the perioperative episode. Ideal candidates hold an active RN license and have strong teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• Experience in perioperative settings preferred.
• Strong attention to safety and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status throughout perioperative care and plan care.
• Protect patient safety and maintain aseptic technique.
• Administer medications using the 8 rights of medication administration.

Skills

Perioperative care

Vital signs monitoring

Communication

Education

RN License

Job description

Circulator/Scrub RN (258448) Upper Merion, Pennsylvania

Salary: USD43 - USD45 per hour

• Patient Care & Assessment:Assess patient status throughout the perioperative episode of care, develop individualized care plans, and evaluate progress toward outcomes.
• Patient Safety & Advocacy:Protect patients from injury, speak up with safety concerns, maintain a fire-safe environment, practice radiation safety, and enforce aseptic technique.
• Medication & Treatment:Administer medications safely using the 8 rights of medication administration. Perform interventions to maintain wound/tissue perfusion, normothermia, and prevent surgical site infections.
• Surgical & Facility Procedures:Perform counting procedures to prevent retained surgical items, handle specimens per policy, adhere to standard precautions/PPE, and comply with Universal Protocol, site validation, and time-out policies.
• Communication & Documentation:Provide accurate hand-off reports, document episodes of care clearly and timely, and communicate patient status across the continuum of care.
• Patient Education & Support:Assess patient/support person knowledge levels and provide education on pain, wound, medication, and psychosocial management while upholding patient rights and privacy.
• Teamwork & Operations:Participate in quality review projects, safety huddles, team meetings, and performance appraisals; delegate tasks appropriately according to legal standards.
• This is a 20-30 hour a week committment!