Staff Nurse OR, Pre-Op/PACU

Job Summary:

The OR RN Circulator assists in provision of nursing care to patients in an Ambulatory Surgical Center setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician's orders and centers policies. During operations and other surgical procedures, the circulator assists by acting as an intermediary between the operating room staff and the rest of the surgical center.

Monitors patient throughout the surgical process. Manages monitoring equipment, fluid lines, tubes, drains and catheters as needed, including support of operative extremity. Uses good judgement in determining appropriate nursing action and exhibits control in emergency situations. Successfully completes CPR/PALS/ACLS certification/recertification. Makes independent clinical decisions as appropriate regarding patient's need for nursing care and communicates same to appropriate personnel. Demonstrates a team player attitude and utilized work time efficiently.

PRE OP RN assists in ensuring pt is ready for OR. Then obtain and interpret vitals and communicate anything outside of baseline to the appropriate physicians and carry out any orders given. They are also responsible for any prep needed for the OR PT- shaving, assist with regional blocks, crutch training.

PACU RN ensures pt is comfortable, safe and stable during their recovery phase. They assess pain levels and carry out any orders given. Give instructions to family as well as pt regarding their procedure/surgery.

Responsibilities:

• Performs scrub functions including the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure.


• Performs circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure.


• Directly assists operating physician with surgical tasks including hemostasis, suturing and wound exposure as well as patient positioning.


• Prepares operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing; current state RN license.


• Minimum two years in the OR as circulator, preferred.


• Ortho experience is required.


• CPR and ACLS

Our employees are critical to our success and we value their contributions. Surgery Partners offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that values employee ideas and diversity. Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and require pre-employment drug screening.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance


• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution


• Life Insurance


• PTO


• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match


• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.