Perioperative Nurse: Scrub & Circulating Specialist

Kaiser Permanente; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Maryland seeks a Registered Nurse to serve as scrub or circulating nurse in surgical settings, providing perioperative care in line with standards and regulations.

The role involves coordinating the OR team, developing perioperative care plans, ensuring patient safety, reporting continuity of care, maintaining sterile technique, and participating in quality assurance and continuing education.

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing in primary work state and/or multi-state compact license as applicable to Maryland/Virginia/DC.
• BLS certification required at hire; other certifications preferred (CNOR) as noted in job posting.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality patient care in accordance with nursing philosophy, approved standards, and applicable regulatory laws.
• Functions as a scrub or circulating nurse in all areas of surgical specialties.
• Directs the coordination of OR team members in perioperative nursing care across scrub, circulating, pre-op, or recovery roles.
• Develops a perioperative nursing care plan for each surgical patient.
• Maintains a safe, supportive environment for staff, physicians and patients.
• Assembles and communicates information to maintain continuity of perioperative care.
• Maintains current knowledge of surgical procedures and sterile technique principles.
• Executes proper use and handling of equipment and instrumentation in the OR.
• Participates in Operating Room Quality Assurance programs and continuing education.

Education

Accredited RN program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Maryland seeks a Registered Nurse to serve as scrub or circulating nurse in surgical settings, providing perioperative care in line with standards and regulations.

The role involves coordinating the OR team, developing perioperative care plans, ensuring patient safety, reporting continuity of care, maintaining sterile technique, and participating in quality assurance and continuing education.