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Washington Outpatient Surgery Center; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Shield Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Plan

Life & Long-term Disability

Vacation time / Education time

401k with profit sharing

Job summary

Washington Outpatient Surgery Center, a multi-specialty facility in California, is seeking an experienced circulating RN to support surgeons and the OR team in a fast-paced ambulatory setting. The role requires coordination with the surgical team, anesthesia providers, and staff to ensure safe and efficient procedures.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of OR experience, an active California RN license, and strong knowledge of aseptic technique.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Active RN California license.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform circulating nurse duties per OR procedures and surgeon preferences.
• Prepare OR and equipment for procedures; ensure proper functioning of instruments.
• Anticipate needs of surgical team and assist anesthesia during procedures.
• Review patient records to plan perioperative care with the team.
• Assist with patient positioning and sterile site preparation.
• Monitor aseptic technique in line with standards.

Skills

OR experience

Communication skills

Aseptic technique

Team collaboration

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

English proficiency

Education

Associate degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

EPIC

Job description

About Us

Washington Outpatient Surgery Center, LLC (WOSC) is a multi-specialty center, with five operating rooms and two procedure rooms, that operatesMonday through Friday.WOSC has been offering its patients advanced surgical services in a convenient, comfortable setting since April 1986. We value our employees and have an organizational commitment to innovation, process improvements, and pursuit of excellence.

We're looking for an experienced professional who can work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment and provide our patients with the care and support they need prior to surgery. The circulating registered nurse will work directly with the surgeon and the Surgical Technician. The position's duties are highly variable, so the successful candidate must be willing to change direction at a moment's notice and keep pace with the other OR professionals on staff.

Job Duties

• Performs the circulating nurse’s role and functions following approved operating room procedures to meet the requirements of scheduled procedures.
• Prepare the operating room according to requirements of patient/procedure/surgeon's preference.
• Assembles and provides properly functioning equipment, supplies, and instruments before start of procedure.
• Anticipates needs of surgical team and assists anesthesia personnel by supporting patient during administration of anesthesia.
• Reviews patients’ medical records/needs to plan care with other healthcare team members.
• Assists with the proper and safe positioning of the patient and prepares operative site as directed by established procedures.
• Monitors compliance with principles of aseptic technique according to accepted standards.
  

Required Education and License/Certification

• Associates level degree from an accredited school of nursing required; Bachelor's level preferred
• Active RN California License
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS Certification (preferred)

Qualifications and Skills

• 2 years OR experience required; 3-5 years preferred
• ASC experience preferred; Orthopedic Surgery, Urology, General & ENT experience preferred
• Strong ethical and moral character references
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians and with their office personnel, coworkers, and other healthcare facilities in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner
• Ability to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, and general public
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems
• Language skills adequate for high-level written, interpersonal, and telephone communication in American English
• Electronic Medical Record experience; EPIC experience preferred

Benefits/Perks

• Blue Shield Health Insurance (employer paid or buy-up)
• Ameritas Dental & Vision Plan
• Life & Long-term Disability (employer paid)
• Accrued vacation time, sick time, education time, etc.
• 401k with profit sharing

Schedule: M-F 8hr Variable Shifts

Pay is based on experience level.