Operating Room Circulator- Ambulatory Surgery Center

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)/403(b) with employer match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Military leave

Educational assistance

Student loan repayment

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, evidence-based care across a diverse patient population.

You will conduct assessments, design and implement individualized care plans, administer medications, monitor responses, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes patient education, safety, and adherence to standards, with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Current Virginia RN license is required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS within 90 days of hire; PALS for pediatrics as required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions and develop care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments per protocol.
• Monitor vital signs and respond to changes.
• Educate patients and families on conditions and post-discharge care.
• Document care accurately in medical records and coordinate with the care team.

Skills

Nursing care

Vital signs

Patient education

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical judgment

Education

Registered Nurse License (RN) in VA

BLS Certification

ACLS within 90 days

PALS within 90 days

Tools

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Description

The Registered Nurse will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population. Your responsibilities will encompass all aspects of patient care, including conducting thorough assessments, designing and implementing personalized care plans, administering medications and treatments, and evaluating patient responses to interventions. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity throughout the treatment process.

In this role, you will educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health. You will monitor and record vital signs, observe changes in patient conditions, and respond promptly with appropriate interventions. Utilizing sound clinical judgment, you will address complex health situations, consult with medical team members as needed, and document all care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.

The RN is expected to uphold the highest standards of patient safety, adhere to evidence-based protocols, and contribute to a supportive and empathetic environment. As a patient advocate, you will work tirelessly to ensure each patient’s comfort, dignity, and well-being while fostering trust and a sense of security. This role demands a commitment to continuous learning, adaptability to evolving healthcare practices, and dedication to promoting the mission and values of the healthcare organization. Responsible for performing competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. Possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by clinical area(s). Exhibits sound knowledge and understanding of routine nursing procedures and RN and LPN scope of practice.

Other Requirements

All Direct Care Registered Nurses must have Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire.

Must meet and maintain any additional Life Support requirements defined by the clinical area:

Critical Care/Intermediate Care Unit - Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire. Emergency Care - ACLS & Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire. Oncology Care - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) or Sentara approved course Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider Card within 6 months of hire. Women’s Care - Perinatal departments; Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) within 6 months of hire. Inpatient Pediatrics - PALS within 90 days of hire.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $41.93 - $61.01 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Sentara Leigh Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 274-bed acute care facility that opened in 1903 and relocated to its present site in 1977. Our hospital completed a renovation in 2016, including two new patient towers, a beautiful atrium, and a multi-story parking garage. Sentara Leigh Hospital includes a dedicated Orthopedic Hospital providing patients access to a full continuum of orthopedic care, from the preoperative phase and surgery to rehabilitation and home care services. Along with being a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, we also specialize in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, maternity care, and general surgery. We are also home to the region’s only 24-hour hyperbaric oxygen program that helps speed up the healing of carbon monoxide poisoning, wounds that won’t heal, infections in which tissues are starved for oxygen, airborne chemical exposures, and scuba diving accidents.