Registered Nurse – Perioperative/OR Circulator

HealthPartners; New Richmond (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfields Hospital & Clinic is seeking a Registered Nurse – Perioperative/OR Circulator to join our Surgical Services team. The Circulating Nurse will manage patient and supply flow, set up for cases, provide intraoperative care, scrubbing, and assist with recovery.

Ideal candidates hold an active Wisconsin RN license, OR experience, and certifications in BLS/ACLS/PALS with AORN Perioperative 101. CNOR is preferred. This 0.6 FTE, Monday–Friday role offers stable weekday schedule.

Qualifications

• RN license in Wisconsin required.
• Previous OR experience required.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications (or within 3 months of hire) required.
• AORN Perioperative 101 Certified required.

Responsibilities

• Set up for surgical cases and procedures.
• Provide intra-operative nursing care and scrub assistance.
• Manage flow of patients and materials in the OR.
• Lead phase 1 recovery and support conscious sedation as directed.
• Monitor patient physiology and post-operative status.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Critical care

Cardiac monitoring

Patient assessment

Multitasking

Education

Registered Nursing Degree

Active WI Nursing License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

AORN Perioperative 101 Certified

CNOR

Job description

Westfields Hospital & Clinic is looking to hire a Registered Nurse – Perioperative/OR Circulator to join our team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

A Circulating / Scrub Nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who manages the flow of patients and materials in a surgical suite, also called an operating room nurse. Provide direct care that meets both the psychosocial and physical needs of the surgical patient. Responsible for planning and directing all nursing care for patients undergoing operative and gastrointestinal procedures. These responsibilities include setting up for surgical cases/procedures, intra-operative care of the patient, scrubbing, and phase 1. Including conscious sedation administration and recovery.

Work Schedule:

• 0.6 FTE
• Monday-Friday, no holidays, weekends or call.
• On call once weekly and every 6th weekend

Required Qualifications:

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Registered Nursing Degree from an accredited college
  • Previous OR experience required
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • Holds an active WI Nursing License.
  • Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certification or within 3 months of hire (ACLS & PALS must be obtained prior to being off orientation).
  • AORN Perioperative 101 Certified

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Nursing
  • Previous experience in a same day surgery unit
  • Experience with Epic charting system
  • Candidate must possess general clinical competency.
  • Candidate must demonstrate aptitude for maintaining pace of abbreviated patient encounters and keeping patient flow.
  • Previous surgery experience is preferred.
  • Responsible for delivering and documenting patient care during the intra-operative period.
  • Will assess the patient’s needs physiologically and emotionally and plan nursing care accordingly.
  • Focuses on providing quality patient care through familiarity with and adherence to policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Monitor compliance with established surgical nursing and scrub standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Always facilitate and demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • AORN Perioperative 101 Certified
  • Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR)
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Specialized knowledge, skill, and abilities in empirical & practical perioperative nursing.
  • Advanced knowledge in critical care practice of nursing
  • Strong knowledge base of surgical procedures and post-operative complications.
  • Sound physical assessment skills for patients across the lifespan (pediatric to geriatric).
  • Able to prioritize and multitask while adapting well to a rapidly changing environment.
  • Cardiac monitoring knowledge