Registered Nurse OR Circulator (PRN)
$72,800–$110,240 year
On-siteSt. Charles, Illinois, United States
St. Charles, Illinois, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$72,800–$110,240 yearLicense Or CertificationLarge
Full TimeLicense Or CertificationLarge
Job Summary
Conduct preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patient care using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, and outcome planning. Execute surgical case counting, aseptic technique, and blood product administration while anticipating surgeon needs. Verbally report pertinent information to staff, document patient records legibly, and adjust care plans based on patient data. Respond to emergencies and maintain efficient turnover times in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and department policies.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of an associate's degree from an accredited school of nursing
- Current Registered Nurse License - IL
- Current American Heart Assn. BLS, PALS and ACLS certifications
- Two years of operating room circulating experience in a hospital or ambulatory surgery center
- Demonstrates current, comprehensive professional knowledge and skills in conformance with recognized nursing standards and department policies including the Patient Bill of Rights and AAAHC regulations, Standards for Nursing Care and the Nurse Practice Act
- Demonstrates ability to assess and problem solve
- Responds to emergencies
- Practices within legal and ethical guidelines (Nurse Practice Act, legal statutes, ANA code for Nurses, Policy and Procedures)
- Performs nursing actions that demonstrate accountability (demonstrates flexibility, exercises safe judgment)
- Demonstrates proper preoperative process – communication/report
- Demonstrates proper procedure and documentation for surgical case counting
- Demonstrates proper aseptic technique
- Demonstrates proper technique for obtaining blood products
- Demonstrates proper patient identification verification per policy
- Demonstrates proper surgical site identification and marking per policy
- Anticipates surgeon's needs during surgical procedure
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
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