RN Circulator (3303) AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER

RN OR Circulator

The RN OR Circulator is a Registered Nurse that is responsible for the direct and indirect provision of professional nursing care of the patients in the operating room. The nurse is accountable for ongoing evaluation and documentation of all components of care delivered to customers within the perioperative and outpatient environment utilizing the nursing process. Supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization. The Circulating Nurse reports to the Manager.

Job Description

• Provide professional nursing care to patients in the operating room.
• Evaluate and document all components of care delivered to customers.
• Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Requirements

• Current licensure in this State as a Registered Nurse.
• Progressive work experience in the OR of no less than one year.
• Current BCLS certification.
• ACLS certification within six (6) months of date of hire.
• PALS preferred.
• Competence in oral and written communication.
• Basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Intermittent physical mobility/activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting, pulling, and pushing of carts and equipment.
• Ability to bend body downward at the waist and kneel.
• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds and push/pull patients or equipment up to 100 pounds.
• Visual acuity at least 20 inches or less; ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Ability to coordinate eyes and hands quickly and accurately.
• Ability to manipulate small objects quickly and accurately.
• Ability to perceive objects accurately as to size, temperature, and texture.
• Auditory acuity; ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to work irregular hours greater than eight-hour shifts.

Physical Guidelines

Physical guidelines include the ability to move, traverse, position self, remain in a stationary position, and negotiate steps for up to eight hours per day.

Note

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to act as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified. Attendance is an essential function of the job.