OR Circulator Nurse: Lead Surgical Care & Coordination

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to coordinate patient care throughout the surgical process. The role involves preparing the operating room, conducting thorough patient assessments, ensuring safety protocols, and documenting care while collaborating with surgeons and anesthesia teams.

You will advocate for patients from start to finish, practice in alignment with diversity and inclusion, and contribute to quality nursing practice through leadership and ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.
• Current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Practitioner in the state of work/residency or equivalent licensure as per requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care across the surgical continuum.
• Prepare the OR and complete patient assessments.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed and care is documented.
• Collaborate with surgeons and anesthesia teams.
• Advocate for patients from start to finish.
• Demonstrate culturally inclusive practice and effective communication.
• Lead and mentor care delivery in the professional practice setting.

Skills

Data collection

Assessment analysis

Care planning

Care coordination

Delegation

Communication

Leadership

Evidence-based practice

Quality improvement

Ethics

Education

RN licensure (state in which you work)

BSN preferred

BLS certification

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to coordinate patient care throughout the surgical process. The role involves preparing the operating room, conducting thorough patient assessments, ensuring safety protocols, and documenting care while collaborating with surgeons and anesthesia teams.

You will advocate for patients from start to finish, practice in alignment with diversity and inclusion, and contribute to quality nursing practice through leadership and ongoing learning.