What are the responsibilities and job description for the OR Circulator Registered Nurse position at Reno Orthopedic Center?
Do you have an RN license? Love the hustle and bustle of the operating room? Join ROC as an Operating Room Circulator! We'd love to show you what it's like to work here. If selected for an interview, you'll see the surgery center and our people in action. This position will remain posted until filled.
You would be in the operating room as the surgeons are operating and monitoring the patient to ensure their safety. We want our patients to get back to moving the way they want to be moving, and the surgery is a major part of that! You would play a role in improving their lives each day. Develop strong relationships with our surgeons and medical providers and find your people here at ROC.
ROC is expanding with two more operating suites opening the beginning of 2025 as we welcome seven new surgeons to our team. Join our team to be part of the growth and excitement!
What would you do as an OR Circulator Registered Nurse?
This position focuses its time and effort on the following duties, though others may be required:
- Assess the status of patients’ health;
- Monitor the patient undergoing local anesthesia according to the policy and procedure;
- Appropriately document patient care, treatment process, and patient response into the electronic medical record;
- Identify potential risk to patient and take action to minimize risk;
- Assure that the proper supplies, instruments and equipment are available for procedures and that equipment is functioning properly;
- Organize supplies and equipment for surgical procedures according to physician preference cards;
- Monitor use of all supplies used during a procedure;
- Label and send specimens to pathology or laboratory according to protocol, ensuring that Universal Precautions are maintained;
- Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time used;
- Understand and execute (if needed) protocol for emergency situations by knowing correct emergency procedures, location of emergency call system and location of emergency supplies and equipment;
- Perform narcotic counts and lock emergency carts at the end of each surgical day;
- Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide optimal patient care throughout the patients’ visit.
- Active/Unrestricted Nevada Nursing License (or the ability to obtain one)
- Basic Life Support (BLS certification)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS certification)
Experience
- One year of nursing experience OR one year of operating room experience (orderly, surgical technologist, etc.)
Note: If hired, you would be required to obtain a Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS Certification within six months of employment (classes offered at ROSC biannually).
Preferred Qualifications - How can you set yourself apart from other applicants?
- One year of experience as an Operating Room Circulator RN
Check out our home page by clicking on “View all jobs” to explore the many benefits ROC provides to employees, from medical insurance to paid time off and beyond! This position is eligible for full-time benefits and would work a 40-hour per week schedule.