Sycamore Surgery Center - Full Time RN OR Circulator

The Operating Room (OR) RN has responsibility for the delivery of patient care that promotes safety and well-being of all patients and staff in the intraoperative areas.

Requirements

• Provide patients with intraoperative care in procedure rooms and operating rooms.
• Transport patients to and from operating/procedure room.
• Prepare patients for surgery by disinfecting skin at the operation site and positioning them on the operating table.
• Ensure proper supplies, equipment, and medications are ready for use.
• Verify name, strength and dosage of medication.
• Verify patient, procedure, operative site, positioning and equipment correspond.
• Responsible for “timeout” per site verification policy.
• Constant observation for any break of sterile technique.
• Assist surgeon during procedures with duties such as passing medical equipment and monitoring patients’ vital signs.
• Ensure that the operating room runs smoothly and is stocked with all necessary surgical supplies and equipment.
• Develop and implement care plans for surgical patients.
• Assist in the maintenance and storage of surgical equipment.
• Communicate with patients and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care including surgical/procedure delays.
• Apply aseptic and sterile techniques to medical instruments and equipment before, during, and after surgery.
• Alleviate patients’ concerns by answering questions and providing postoperative care instructions.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team to ensure quality care.
• Clean and disinfect all tables, counter surfaces, stands, and floor between all cases.
• Able to problem solve in the presence of stressful situations/ work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k matching
• Retirement plan
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Relocation assistance