Surgical OR Circulating Nurse | Acute Care Team

Community Memorial Hospital, Inc.; Village of Hamilton (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton, NY is seeking an Experienced OR Nurse. The successful candidate will assess patients pre-operatively, educate families, prepare the sterile field, and support the surgical team before, during, and after procedures.

Requirements include NYS RN license, accredited nursing education, aseptic technique mastery, and 1+ year OR experience preferred. Certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS) due within 90 days are expected.

Qualifications

• NYS Nursing License is required.
• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
• Excellent knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Strong patient safety knowledge.
• In-depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures.
• Outstanding organizational ability.
• Be a team player with excellent communication skills.
• Even-tempered with emotional and physical stamina.
• At least one year of OR experience preferred.
• Experience with high-acuity orthopedic procedures preferred.
• Current BLS; ACLS and PALS within 90 days or valid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients prior to surgery (NPO status).
• Provide education and reassurance to patients and caregivers prior to surgery.
• Gather all supplies needed for the surgical procedure.
• Maintain a sterile field and safety standards per accrediting body.
• Ensure proper positioning and preparation of the patient on the operating table.
• Assist the surgical team with setting up rooms.
• Assess safety and functionality of equipment prior to procedures.
• Actively participate in Time Out.
• Assist the OR team throughout the case as needed.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Organizational skills

Stamina

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

BSN (preferred)

ACLS

PALS

BLS

ENPC

TNCC

Job description

Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton, NY is seeking an Experienced OR Nurse. The successful candidate will assess patients pre-operatively, educate families, prepare the sterile field, and support the surgical team before, during, and after procedures.

Requirements include NYS RN license, accredited nursing education, aseptic technique mastery, and 1+ year OR experience preferred. Certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS) due within 90 days are expected.