POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Registered Nurse Circulator will provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care in a fast-paced operating room environment. This role requires a skilled professional who can manage multiple surgical cases while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety, infection control, and surgical team collaboration.
HOURS & SCHEDULE:
The unit operates Monday-Friday with a standard shift of 0630-1500 (occasionally required to stay over to finish cases). This position works 5 days per 2-week pay period.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as the primary patient advocate throughout the perioperative experience, ensuring patient safety, dignity, and comfort before, during, and after surgical procedures.
- Perform comprehensive preoperative assessments and patient education to prepare patients for surgery and address concerns.
- Manage operating room setup, equipment functionality, and instrument availability in accordance with surgical protocols and safety standards.
- Maintain strict adherence to infection control protocols, sterile field management, and environmental safety standards throughout all surgical cases.
- Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technicians, and nursing staff to ensure seamless surgical case flow and optimal patient outcomes.
- Document all perioperative nursing care, patient responses, and case details accurately and thoroughly in the electronic health record system.
- Demonstrate clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans and respond to intraoperative changes.
- Perform a wide variety of professional nursing services including patient positioning, monitoring, and assistance during surgical procedures.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, families, and all hospital personnel in a respectful and compassionate manner.
- Provide postoperative care coordination and patient education regarding recovery expectations and discharge instructions.
- Maintain current knowledge of surgical procedures, equipment, and best practices through ongoing professional development and continuing education.
- Demonstrate a positive, professional attitude and function as a reliable team player in a demanding, fast-paced surgical environment.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Minimum 1-2 years of OR circulating experience required.
- Prior operating room experience demonstrating competency in perioperative nursing practices.
- Scrub knowledge is a plus.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
