OR Circulator RN (orthopedics)

Proliance Surgeons; Lakewood (WA); In loco; USD 55.000 - 77.000; Tempo pieno

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Sign-on bonus

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Proliance Puget Sound Surgery Center in Lakewood, WA is seeking an OR circulating nurse (RN) to support perioperative care. Responsibilities include patient assessment, coordinating pre-surgical clearances, and collaborating with the surgical team to ensure a smooth procedure.

The role focuses on orthopedic cases with a day schedule (4x10s) from 6:45 to 17:15, Monday through Friday, with a $5,000 sign‑on bonus.

Competenze

• RN with operating room experience preferred.
• Current State nursing licensure and CPR, ACLS and PALS certifications required.

Mansioni

• Provide circulating nursing care during surgery and assess patient needs.
• Coordinate with the surgical team to ensure supplies and equipment are ready and functioning.
• Document care and patient education throughout the perioperative period.
• Assist in maintaining safety and confidentiality in all patient interactions.
• Support continued education to meet state requirements and stay updated with care practices.

Conoscenze

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

HIPAA compliance

Formazione

RN degree (ADN/BSN)

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Position Summary

The operating room RN performs circulating nursing duties at time of surgery. The RN assesses and evaluates the care needs of the patient, requests necessary pre-surgical clearances and diagnostics and communicates the patient’s plan of care.

Location: Proliance Puget Sound Surgery Center (Lakewood, WA)

Facility schedule: Monday through Friday (no nights, no weekends)

Hours: 4x10s, day shift, 0645-1715 (no call)

Specialty: Orthopedics

*** Sign on bonus: $5,000 ***

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The key duties and responsibilities of the RN include, but are not limited to:

• Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout their surgical experience
• Maintain a friendly, positive and caring attitude with all patients, physicians and staff
• Assist in patient education during all phases of their experience at the Center
• Assist in assuring that the proper supplies, instruments and equipment are available for the procedure
• Assist in assuring that equipment is functioning properly
• Monitor use of all supplies. Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time used.
• Document appropriately the care that is given to the patient
• Continuing education to meet State requirements and keep current with health care changes.
• Display professionalism at work and in the community as a representative of the Center
• Take an active role on committees within the department
• Identifies actual and potential risk to patients and others and takes action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safety
• Performs charge nurse responsibilities as staffing demands and as requested

Education/Experience

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Current State licensure and CPR, ACLS and PALS accreditation
• Two years of OR circulator experience is desired

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Problem solving skills
• Skill in using a computer
• Knowledge of applicable specialties
• Outpatient clinical organizational ability
• Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective
• Ability to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physician and staff
• Ability to multi-task
• Skill in organizing and reporting information that is accurate and complete
• Understanding of the need for and evidence of consistent respect for confidentiality/HIPAA
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all staff
• Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Consistency and timeliness in attendance

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.