OR Circulator Registered Nurse - Per Diem
Reno Orthopedic Center · Reno, NV · 3 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide optimal patient care throughout the patients' visit
- Ensure proper patient positioning for patent airway, circulation and prevention of nerve damage
- Collaborate with surgical team to ensure patient safety and comfort throughout the procedure
- Assess the status of patients' health
- Maintain vigilance in identifying and minimizing risks, and take action to minimize risk
- Ensure 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
- Avoid unnecessary exposure to blood and body fluids
- Assist in transferring patients from bed to stretcher and vice versa as needed
- Perform narcotic counts and lock emergency carts at the end of each surgical day
Requirements
- Minimum Qualifications: Active Nevada Nursing License (RN); 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)
- Incumbent is required to obtain the following certifications within 6 months of employment: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS certification)
Qualifications
Committed to providing exceptional patient care and maintaining a positive, respectful work environment.
Skills
Strong communication skills, attention to detail, ability to handle stressful situations, and proficiency in operating room procedures.
Benefits
Reno Orthopedic Center (ROC) prioritizes work-life balance by fostering a supportive, team-oriented environment where workloads are managed realistically, schedules are respected, and personal well-being is valued.