Location: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
Schedule: 3 12-Hour Shifts from 8:30am-9:00 pm; Weekday and weekend on-call requirements
Unit Overview:
The Surgical Services Operating Room at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital is a dynamic, team-focused environment featuring 12 operating rooms, including specialized cardiac, vascular hybrid, and urology suites. Nurses in this department provide care for a diverse patient population ranging from elective surgical cases to trauma and organ donation procedures. With a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, RN circulators play a critical role in coordinating patient care, maintaining patient safety, supporting sterile technique, and collaborating closely with surgeons, CRNAs, residents, and surgical technologists throughout each procedure.
What truly sets our team apart is our culture of support, teamwork, and professional growth. Every case is a collaborative effort, and nurses are surrounded by experienced colleagues who are committed to helping one another succeed. Whether you're an experienced OR nurse or bring previous OR tech, anesthesia tech, or scrub experience, you'll find opportunities to expand your skills across multiple surgical specialties while benefiting from a structured orientation and strong team support. If you thrive in a dynamic environment that values critical thinking, anticipation, and teamwork, you'll find a rewarding career and a welcoming home in our Operating Room.
Key Responsibilities:
• Serve as the primary circulating nurse, coordinating all aspects of patient care throughout surgical procedures while maintaining strict adherence to sterile technique and safety protocols
• Conduct comprehensive preoperative assessments, including patient history review, verification of informed consent, and communication of pertinent information to the surgical team
• Prepare and maintain the operating room environment, ensuring all equipment, instruments, and supplies are properly organized, functional, and readily accessible
• Advocate for patient safety by implementing infection control measures, verifying surgical site markings, and ensuring compliance with The Joint Commission standards and hospital policies
• Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other team members to anticipate needs and coordinate seamless case flow
• Document accurate and timely nursing notes, including patient responses, medications administered, specimens collected, and any intraoperative complications or variances
• Provide compassionate patient and family education regarding surgical procedures, postoperative expectations, and discharge instructions
• Identify and implement solutions to address variances from expected patient outcomes and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives
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