RN - OR Circulator - PRN - AVALA Surgery Center - Metairie - RA9

Responsibilities

• Maintains organized work area.
• Secures appropriate supplies and equipment for the next assigned case.
• Communicates surgeon’s request for a special supply or instrument.
• Communicates in advance supplies needed for scheduled cases.
• Participates in hospital wide inventory.
• Rotates stock and checks for expiration dates.
• Communicates equipment malfunctions and reports to appropriate personnel.
• Remains calm in emergency situations.
• Utilizes emergency equipment appropriately.
• Stays up to date on current practices.
• Maintains preference cards and accurately keys patient charges.
• Verifies that supplies brought in by outside vendor have been pre-approved.
• Charges for appropriate number of items as needed.
• Reviews charge sheet during cases for supplies opened.
• Makes necessary changes to preference cards as needed.
• Ensures safety and comfort of patients.
• Applies return electrode to clean, dry, shaven (if necessary) muscular area and checks and documents condition post-op.
• Maintains DVT prophylaxis with use of SCDs.
• Aware of potential risks in the environment and reports to appropriate personnel.
• Performs competently in emergency situations.
• Facilitates a prompt turnover of the operating room.
• Assists surgeon with documentation in Electronic Medical Record.
• Accurately completes Care Plan tailored to meet the patient’s needs.
• Documents accurately on OR record and Implant record.
• Assists other staff members with the cleaning of the operating room.
• Assists with orientation of new staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current state Registered Nurse licensure in state of Louisiana.
• Current BLS certification.