Registered Nurse RN Operating Room Circulator
Core
Primary patient advocate throughout the perioperative experience, coordinating the operating room environment and ensuring safe, efficient surgical procedures.
Role type
Registered Nurse – Operating Room Circulator
Builds
Surgical outcomes for patients undergoing various specialties including orthopedic, general, robotic, cardiovascular, neurosurgery, and gynecologic procedures.
Domain
Healthcare – Surgical Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Perioperative patient advocacy, OR environment coordination, multidisciplinary team collaboration, surgical safety compliance, care planning, patient assessment, care implementation, care evaluation, clinical documentation, evidence-based practice
Preferred skills
PACU nursing experience, CNOR certification, experience with surgical robotics (da Vinci), advanced laparoscopic systems, specialized surgical equipment
Responsibilities
Coordinate and manage all aspects of the operating room environment; collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists; assess patient needs and formulate care plans; implement and evaluate care based on physician orders; document assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation; participate in quality improvement and staff education.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC