Registered Nurse - OR Circulator

Semmes Murphey; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No call/no holidays/no weekends

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Memphis, Tennessee, is seeking a registered nurse to circulate in operating rooms. The ideal candidate will assist physicians during surgical procedures and supervise patient care. This role offers no call, no holidays, and no regularly scheduled weekends. Candidates should have a nursing degree and at least one year of experience as a circulating nurse in Neurosurgery. Certifications such as an active RN license and CPR/ACLS are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience as a circulating nurse in Neurosurgery.
• Experience in an ambulatory surgery center is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Circulate in operating rooms and assist physicians during surgeries.
• Prepare surgical rooms, instruments, and equipment.
• Organize time and activities in the operating room.
• Respond to life-saving situations based on protocols.
• Develop and implement patient care plans.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Patient care supervision

Inventory management

Time organization

Emergency response

Education

Nursing degree from an accredited school

Tools

CPR certification

ACLS certification

RN license

Job description

Description

Semmes Murphey Clinic Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) is hiring. We are looking for a registered nurse to circulate in our operating rooms. You will assist physicians during surgical procedures, in addition to supervising and directing patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures.

We are a single specialty ASC with NO call, NO holidays and NO regularly scheduled weekends.

We are looking for someone who:

• Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies; assists with inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the admission area
• Aids physician during surgical procedures; confirms that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice
• Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies, and operating room activities; considers staff abilities when delegating activities; maintains order and cleanliness of admission area
• Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures and protocol; maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient; uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate care
• Develops a plan of care for the patient based on assessment data and implements admission care (e.g., evaluates chart, administers medication) and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques

Requirements

Minimum:

• Nursing degree from an accredited school
• One (1) year experience as a circulating nurse in Neurosurgery

Preferred:

• Experience working in an ambulatory surgery center

Certifications & Credentials

• RN license (active) in appropriate states
• CPR certified
• ACLS certification

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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