Day Shift OR Circulating RN - Ambulatory Surgery

Geisinger; Woodbine Township (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine is seeking an experienced perioperative nurse to provide care to patients undergoing surgery. The role includes assisting with patient prep, circulating during procedures, and coordinating nursing activities in the operating room.

Responsibilities include maintaining asepsis, sterilizing instruments, observing patient status, and participating in quality improvement to ensure safety and high standards of care in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required).
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience (Preferred).
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) required and Licensed Registered Nurse (PA) in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates room schedule and arrival of the patient in the Surgical Suite.
• Circulates for surgical procedures and assists the team.
• Directs and coordinates nursing activities within the operating room.
• Maintains aseptic technique and asepsis of instruments.
• Follows procedures and documents patient condition under local anesthesia.
• Operates sterilizers and ensures equipment safety and regulatory compliance.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and patient safety efforts.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Health Information

Interpersonal Communication

Patient Assessment

Teamwork

Education

Nursing Specialty Training

Tools

EHR

Job description

Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine is seeking an experienced perioperative nurse to provide care to patients undergoing surgery. The role includes assisting with patient prep, circulating during procedures, and coordinating nursing activities in the operating room.

Responsibilities include maintaining asepsis, sterilizing instruments, observing patient status, and participating in quality improvement to ensure safety and high standards of care in a fast-paced surgical environment.