RN OR Circulator FT
United Surgical Partners International
- Scottsdale, AZ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Direct and assist in carrying out safe aseptic techniques and procedures
- Supervise and directs the activities of surgical technician and non-professional personnel as necessary
- Perform assessments of patients for specific nursing care needed
- Checks room for needed supplies and prepares room for specific patient and procedure
- Assist in transporting patients to operating room/procedure room and checks patient record for appropriate pre-op preparation and procedures (i.e. lab, x-ray, appropriate permits)
- Performs clean up following procedures, as well as general housekeeping duties
- Sets up operating room/procedure room with all necessary equipment an supplies
- Participates in on-going committees and other educational programs to enhance patient care
- Reviews physicians’ preference cards and updates as needed
- Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts and documentation of same as applicable.
- Ability to maintain sterile field throughout the surgical procedure
- General familiarity of medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures for an operating room
- Strong communication skills and ability to promote departmental relationships to ensure continuity of care
- Capable of efficiently as a member of surgical/procedural team
- Ability to handle instruments correctly and checks for cleanliness and proper working condition
- Capability to function efficiently as a member of surgical/procedural team
- The Circulating Registered Nurse must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and be currently licensed to practice nursing in the state.
- 1 year of experience in the operating room is preferred.
- Experience in Circulating in total joints and ortho.
- The successful candidate must have the ability to work independently as well as function within a team; have the ability to assess patient needs, determine priorities, plan and direct care for the surgical patient, and must possess the ability to handle stress.
- BLS/ACLS required.
- The Circulating Registered Nurse must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and be currently licensed to practice nursing in the state.
- 1 year of experience in the operating room is preferred.
- Experience in Circulating in total joints and ortho.
- The successful candidate must have the ability to work independently as well as function within a team; have the ability to assess patient needs, determine priorities, plan and direct care for the surgical patient, and must possess the ability to handle stress.
- BLS/ACLS required.