OR Circulating RN

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares operating room with the scrub tech by proper dusting of all surfaces, arranging and equipping the room with all necessary supplied and equipment.
• Organizes and gets supplies before, during and after procedure.
• Performs an instrument and sponge count with surgical tech.
• Greet and identify the patient. Check the patient chart to ensure the consent is properly signed, lab work completed, history and physical are done, and preoperative medication is given.
• Assists surgeon in marking the surgical site if applicable prior to being taken to the OR.
• Assists with transporting the pt. to the OR by stretcher, W/C or ambulatory; maintains patient safety at all times.
• Assists with correct and safe patient positioning and use of positioning aids applicable to specific surgery.
• Performs hair removal as necessary.
• Performs skin preparation according to specific surgery.
• Affords assistance to anesthesia personnel. Monitors placement, intubation/extubation, and emergence from anesthesia.
• Affords assistance in sterile gowning of the surgical team, adjusts lights.
• Performs a surgical Time Out.
• Maintains a surgically clean environment outside the sterile field.
• Maintains order in the OR.
• Affords assistance in applying dressings postoperatively.
• Affords assistance in preparation and transport of the pt. to the recovery unit.
• Maintains surgical charges.
• Completes Surgical Log located on the P-drive.
• Bags specimens properly, labels them, fills out pathology records, and takes them to the lab.
• Staffs the endoscopy room when on call.
• Affords assistance to nursing staff when on call in emergency situations if needed in the operation room.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and possess a license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Idaho.
• Maintain ACLS and BLS certifications per hospital protocol.

Skills/Competencies

• Thorough Skills:
  • Understands principles of asepsis and its application.
  • Knows the care, sterilization, and all other supplies used in the operating room.
  • Knows the care and safe operation of equipment such as cautery, monitoring devices, aparoscopy, and other special equipment.
  • Is familiar with the preferences of the operating surgeon and can anticipate the needs of the OR team.
  • Is aware of the experience level and limitations of nursing and auxilliary personnel.
  • Understands and applies sound teaching and learning principles.
  • Understands and practices safety measures to prevent injuries to patients and personnel.
  • Understands the meaning of each operative procedure.
  • Knowledge of obstetrica nursing.
  • Knowledge of endoscopy procedures, patient care, the care and use of endoscopy equipment.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Employer Paid Retirement
• \$20,000 Sign on Bonus
• Paid Time Off
• 457B Retirement Option