Outpatient Operating Room Registered Nurse Circulator

Northshore Home Health Care; Happy Valley (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care in Oregon is seeking an OR RN Circulator for outpatient perioperative care. You will coordinate safe, patient-centered services in the outpatient operating room and partner with surgeons, anesthesia, and support teams to deliver high-quality surgical care.

The role emphasizes strong communication, accurate documentation, regulatory compliance, and ongoing improvement. You will help create a positive patient experience while supporting a culture of learning and

Qualifications

• RN with operating room circulator experience.
• Strong perioperative assessment and coordination.
• Effective communicator in multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiar with clinical documentation and IT systems.
• Knowledge of perioperative regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate perioperative workflow and patient care.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and tech teams.
• Use IT systems for documentation, scheduling, and communication.
• Ensure clinical quality and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in process improvement to boost efficiency.
• Foster continuous learning and innovation in the surgical environment.

Skills

OR Circulator

Perioperative Coordination

Patient Advocacy

Regulatory Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Job description

OR RN Circulator (Outpatient)

Coordinate safe, patient-centered perioperative care in an outpatient operating room. Serve as a key clinical partner to ensure high-quality, compliant surgical services while maintaining an excellent patient experience.

Key Duties

• Coordinate perioperative workflow and support safe, efficient patient care.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and supporting tech teams.
• Use advanced IT systems to support documentation, scheduling, and communication.
• Ensure clinical quality and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Participate in process improvement efforts to enhance efficiency and outcomes.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous learning and innovation in the surgical environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Nurse with operating room circulator experience.
• Strong perioperative assessment, coordination, and patient advocacy skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Comfort using clinical documentation and IT systems to support perioperative tasks.
• Knowledge of regulatory and clinical quality expectations in perioperative care.