OR RN Circulator

The Operating Room RN Circulator provides professional nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. As the patient s advocate in the operating room the Circulator manages the overall nursing care in the OR ensures a safe and sterile environment coordinates the surgical team and maintains accountability for supplies equipment and documentation. This role requires versatility strong clinical judgment and the ability to work effectively in a hospital environment with limited resources and frequent on-call demands. Key Responsibilities Patient Advocacy & Safety: Verify patient identity surgical site consent and history. Perform preoperative assessments participate in time-out procedures and advocate for the anesthetized patient throughout the perioperative phase. Operating Room Management: Prepare the OR suite with necessary equipment supplies and instruments prior to procedures. Anticipate and respond to the needs of the surgical team. Monitor and maintain aseptic/sterile technique and report any breaks in technique. Intraoperative Care: Manage non-sterile aspects of the procedure including opening sterile supplies handling specimens documenting intraoperative events and coordinating with anesthesia surgeons and scrub personnel. Account for all sponges sharps and instruments (surgical counts). Patient Monitoring: Continuously assess patient status vital signs and physiological responses. Collaborate with anesthesia providers to ensure patient stability. Provide comfort measures and maintain a safe physical environment. Documentation: Accurately document nursing care medications implants supplies and patient responses in the electronic health record per hospital policy and regulatory standards. Supply & Equipment Management: Maintain inventory of supplies ensure functionality of equipment and participate in cost-effective resource utilization especially important in a Critical Access Hospital. Postoperative Transition: Assist with patient transfer to PACU or other units provide hand-off report and ensure continuity of care. Emergency Response: Respond promptly to emergencies including trauma activations code situations or complications. Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours surgical emergencies. Quality & Compliance: Adhere to AORN standards infection control policies and regulatory requirements (e.g. CMS Conditions of Participation for CAHs). Participate in performance improvement safety initiatives and staff education. Team Collaboration: Work closely with a small multidisciplinary team in a resource-limited setting. Demonstrate flexibility to assist in other perioperative areas (e.g. PACU pre-op) as needed. Qualifications & Requirements Education: Graduate of an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program (BSN preferred). A current nursing compact license is accepted as well. Licensure & Certifications: Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in State. Compact nursing license may be substituted for a NM nursing license. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA) required. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required (or obtain within 6 months). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred or required based on services. CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room) preferred. Experience: Minimum 1 2 years of Operating Room experience as a Circulator strongly preferred. Experience in a Critical Access Hospital rural or small facility is a plus. General surgery orthopedics OB/GYN endoscopy and minor trauma experience preferred. Knowledge Skills & Abilities: Strong knowledge of surgical procedures aseptic technique and perioperative nursing standards. Excellent communication critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced high-stress environment. Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills. Commitment to patient safety and teamwork in a collaborative rural healthcare setting. Proficiency with electronic medical records.

Shift: 1st Shift

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: Operating Room / Circulate Operating Room / Circulation & Scrub

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