Registered Nurse - Circulating RN- Surgical Services
Core
Perioperative nurse providing assessment, planning, coordination, and evaluation of patient care throughout the surgical continuum, functioning in both circulating and scrub roles.
Role type
Registered Nurse (Surgical Services)
Builds
Safe and efficient surgical care for patients undergoing operative and invasive procedures
Domain
Healthcare / Perioperative Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical judgment, patient advocacy, sterile technique, instrumentation management, patient positioning, safety verification, critical thinking, prioritization
Preferred skills
BSN, ACLS certification, CNOR certification, First Assist certification, prior perioperative experience
Technologies
New equipment and technology for surgical procedures
Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nursing care; maintain aseptic and sterile technique; manage sterile field and instrumentation; assist with room setup and equipment preparation; perform patient identification and surgical site verification; participate in surgical time-out and safety processes; assess and protect patient safety regarding positioning and skin integrity
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC