Perioperative Nurse – 1 Day Surgery Center OR

Elliot Health System; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Elliot Health System's 1 Day Surgery Center in Manchester, NH is seeking an experienced OR nurse circulator to ensure sterile technique and patient safety through all surgical procedures.

In this role you will assess patients before, during, and after surgery; operate anesthesia machines and ventilators; prepare patients by scrubbing, gowning, and positioning on the operating table; and monitor vital signs under general anesthesia.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience as a circulator required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• New Hampshire Registered Nurse or Compact State Registered Nurse License.
• Ability to obtain BLS qualification during orientation period and maintain during employment. ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assessing patient needs before, during and after a surgical procedure.
• Operating specialized medical equipment including anesthesia machines and ventilators.
• Preparing patients for surgery by scrubbing, gowning, and positioning them on the operating table.
• Monitoring vital signs of patients while they are under general anesthesia. Additionally, maintaining records of medications administered to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Circulator nurse experience

Vital signs monitoring

Sterile technique

Patient assessment

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

BSN preferred

Tools

Anesthesia machines

Ventilators

Job description

The Elliot Health System's 1 Day Surgery Center in Manchester, NH is seeking an experienced OR nurse circulator to ensure sterile technique and patient safety through all surgical procedures.

In this role you will assess patients before, during, and after surgery; operate anesthesia machines and ventilators; prepare patients by scrubbing, gowning, and positioning on the operating table; and monitor vital signs under general anesthesia.