Springfield Clinic·Springfield, Illinois
The ASC Registered Nurse is responsible for the professional nursing care of surgical patients, ensuring their comfort and safety during operations. This includes circulating and scrubbing duties, maintaining sterile techniques, and assisting the surgical team.
The Ambulatory Surgery Center Registered Nurse- Operating Room is responsible for professional nursing care of the surgical patient and to achieve total patient centered care through use of the nursing process. Job Relationships Reports to the Manager of Operations, Operative Services Principal Responsibilities
CIRCULATING - Accompany the patient to the operating room, assume responsibility with other members of OR team for the comfort and safety of the patient. Assist the anesthesiology team with induction. Perform intraoperative nursing duties. Complete the intraoperative record. Observe and maintain sterile technique. Dispense medications as ordered by physician. Supply the operative team with sterile supplies as needed. Follow protocol of lab specimens and sponge/needle count as outlined in Policy and Procedure manual. Accompany the patient to recovery room reporting to RN.
SCRUB - Prepare necessary instruments and supplies for the case. Scrub-in and assist the doctor during the operation. Pass instruments, maintain sterile field, safe disposal of blades and needles and count sponges/needles. Advise the supervisor or equipment repair needs.
Maintain the facility in a neat and orderly manner at all times, requiring comprehensive knowledge of operating room set-up and equipment.
Restock supplies as indicated daily.
Check crash cart, defibrillator and medications daily, see that all equipment is present and in working order.
Transfer specimens/cultures to lab.
Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
Provide excellent customer service and adhere to SC Way customer service philosophy.
Perform other job duties as assigned. Education/Experience
Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
Three-five years of comparable nursing experience preferred. Licenses/Certificates
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.
ACLS certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within six months of employment.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing school with three to five years of comparable nursing experience preferred. Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Illinois and CPR/ACLS certifications are required.
Market context
In Illinois, nursing roles typically see steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates with an active Illinois license and current CPR certification. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for both accredited nursing education and readiness to work in fast-paced care environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, CPR status, and degree match before applying.
