The RN Operating Room Circulator promotes patient health and prevents injury in the perioperative setting by managing the surgical environment and coordinating care. They are responsible for patient education, documenting implants, and ensuring all necessary equipment and medications are present for procedures.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold an Associate Degree in Nursing (BSN preferred) and be licensed by the Georgia Board of Nursing with an EKG course completion. Preferred experience is 1-2 years, along with the ability to perform heavy lifting and work under high-stress conditions.
The Circulating Registered Nurse (RN) works to promote patient’s good health, prevent illness and injury in the Perioperative Setting.
Educates patients and families about the procedures being performed.
Provides information and emotional support to patient’s families about the procedure.
Circulating RN’s use considerable judgement in providing care in a wide variety of procedures.
Focuses on the overall care of patients under the supervision of doctors and keep records of symptoms and progress during the procedure.
The Circulating nurse will assist the Anesthesia Provider during induction of Anesthesia on each procedure.
The Circulating nurse will be responsible for all charges during the procedures and ensure all implants are documented correctly.
May supervise Certified Surgical Techs, First Assistants and Patient Care Techs.
· The circulating nurse will review the chart for any labs ordered, consents signed, dated and timed for Anesthesia and the surgery procedure prior to patient being moved to the operating room.
The circulating nurse will be the lead person in the room to ensure all equipment, medications and positioning devices are in the room for the procedure being performed.
· The circulating nurse will be the lead person to ensure that all instrument and sponge counts are correct for each procedure.
· The circulating nurse will immediately notify the Charge Nurse, Manager or Director of any adverse effects or incidents that may occur during the surgical procedure.
Overview
The evaluation is to assure individual performance, departmental goals and organizational goals are aligned. It is designed to support communication between the manager and the employee. Employee perception of their own performance is very important. To maximize the benefit of this process, both the manager and the employee participate in the evaluation process.
Qualifications
A.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent customer service skills.
Reads and understands the English language.
Ability to think critically and analytically with little or no supervision
Ability to work effectively in situations of high stress and conflict and communicate goals and outcomes.
Ability to process information and prioritize
Possesses exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Possesses independent work habits, is self-reliant and self-directed
Ability to learn, adapt, and change as required by the job functions
Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of material and information accessed and reviewed
Basic computer literacy
Ability to move freely, reach, bend, and complete light lifting
Ability to use good body mechanics while performing daily job functions and ability to follow specific OSHA guidelines
Ability to maintain attendance to meet standard job practices
B. Education
RN Associate Degree Required and RN BSN preferred.
C. Licensure
Licensed in good standing with the Georgia Board of Nursing and EKG Course.
D. Experience
1-2 years of experience preferred.
E. Interpersonal Skills
F. Essential technical/motor skills
G. Essential physical requirements • Heavy
Exert 50 – 100 lb. of force occasionally and/or up to 30 lb. of force frequently >75%.
H. Essential mental requirements
I. Essential sensory requirements
J. Other
Basic skills as defined by licensure/certification
K. Equipment used
Other qualifications
A. Exposure to hazards (body fluid exposure level)
