Registered Nurse - Circulator and Perioperative

Austin; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin is seeking an OR Circulating Registered Nurse to monitor operating room procedures, support surgeons and staff, and ensure a sterile field during surgery. The role emphasizes teamwork with physicians, anesthesiologists, and OR nurses in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

Candidates should have PACU/ASC nursing experience, Texas RN licensure, ACLS/BLS, and a commitment to patient safety and precise documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
• Current Texas RN license to practice.
• ACLS required; PALS preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Two years perioperative nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgical procedures and OR setup.
• Assist scrub nurses and surgeon to maintain sterile field.
• Assess patient condition before and during surgery.
• Develop care plans with physicians and anesthesiologists.
• Maintain sterile field and organized surgical area.
• Remove instruments and sponges as used.
• Ensure patient safety during procedures.
• Keep precise documentation throughout the procedure.
• Dispense supplies and medications as needed.
• Handle specimens and special apparatus.
• Adhere to Round Rock Surgery Center policies.
• Demonstrate regular, predictable attendance.

Skills

PACU nursing

ASC/OR nursing

Age-specific patient care

Prioritization and direction

Clinical data correlation

Communication skills

Patient confidentiality

Order transcription accuracy

Education

RN license in Texas

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Purpose:

The OR Circulating Registered Nurse monitors the procedures in the operating room during surgery and assists as an intermediary between the physicians and operating room staff members.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares patients for surgical procedures and handles the preparation for the operating room before the surgery
• Works side by side with scrub nurses and directly with the surgeon to help maintain the sterile field in the operating room
• Assesses the patient's condition and address their needs before and during surgery
• Works with physicians and anesthesiologists to develop a care plan for the patient during surgery
• Ensures all sterile fields are not compromised during the procedure by keeping the surgical area clean and organized
• Removes instruments and sponges as they are used during the procedure
• Ensures patient safety during the procedure
• Keeps precise documentation throughout the procedure
• Dispenses supplies and medication as needed
• Handles specimens and special apparatus
• Adheres to all Round Rock Surgery Center policies and procedures
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience in PACU nursing or critical care
• Knowledge and experience in ASC, operating room or ASC nursing care
• Competence in assessing, treating and caring for patients based on age-specific needs
• Ability to set priorities and provide direction to others that promotes efficiency on the unit
• Ability to correlate clinical data with patient's medical and nursing care
• Effective communication and positive interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
• Ability to transcribe physicians orders accurately and read labels and instructions completely

Supervision:

Reports directly to the Director of Nursing and Administrator

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing
• Current licensure to practice in the State of Texas, successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support Course; ALCS required and PALS preferred
• Two years' experience in perioperative nursing preferred

Working Conditions:

Environmental Conditions:

Medical Office environment, Ambulatory Surgery Center

Physical Conditions:

Must be able to work as scheduled. Good visual acuity and accurate color vision. Ability to lift/transfer patients in excess of 100 pounds, which may require pushing, pulling and essentially utilizing a full range of body movement. Ability to push a gurney with a 150-pound patient on it. Ability to stand, walk, stop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. Ability to reach, grasp, use fine finger movement and feel fine sensation to discern temperature, texture, size and shape. Ability to lift 25-pound instrument trays. Ability to push heavy equipment on wheels within the OR suite. Ability to wear lead apron.