JOB DESCRIPTION:
A multi-specialty surgery center, deemed as a market leader, is continuing its successful growth, and is looking to expand its professional medical team.
· A successful OR Circulating Nurse performs specialized professional nursing duties in assisting surgeons in the operating room; acts as scrub or sterile nurse; sets up operating room according to type of operation; assists surgeon during operative procedures; transfers patient from operating room to recovery room; and performs related duties as required. Requires responsibility for: following and carrying out established center and operating room procedures; achieving some economies and/or preventing losses, through the proper handling and use of instruments, supplies, and equipment; making regular contacts with surgeons, physicians, nurses, and subordinate personnel in carrying out specialized duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Uses established techniques in preparing for and assisting with surgical procedures; provides and sets up necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment for different types of operations, according to established routines and instructions of the surgeon.
· As scrub or sterile nurse, sets up operating room with instruments as specifically required for type of operation to be performed; arranges instruments and other articles in specified order on portable table immediately accessible to, the surgeon; anticipates surgeon’s needs for instruments, sponges, sutures, suction tubes and other items and hands them to surgeon in most expeditious manner; maintains aseptic field.
· Observes patient during surgical procedure to detect possible complications and/or breaks in sterile technique; furnishes emergency equipment and supplies to prevent fatality.
· Manages contaminated instruments and supplies during operation procedures to prevent spread of infection,
· As circulating nurse, places patient in prescribed position to assure access to operative field; adjusts operating table and accessory equipment as may be required; prepares operative area and drapes patient or assists surgeon with draping,
· Observes progress of surgery; provides additional instruments, supplies or other items as needed; provides and regulates such fluids as blood, plasma, saline and glucose solutions, cardiac and respiratory stimulants to prevent fatalities during operation,
· After operation, may apply or assist in applying dressings, and transferring patient, from operating room to recovery room.
· Cleans or directs cleaning and sterilization of contaminated instruments, equipment and supplies; re-sterilizes unused supplies; cares for and stores delicate surgical instruments; cleans or assists in cleaning operating room areas and caring for and disposing of infectious and soiled linen after conclusion of each Operation
SKILLS & TRAINING:
Requires thorough technical and working knowledge of the various steps involved in different types of operations in order to anticipate surgeons, needs; correct methods of handling instruments and supplies; surgical instruments used in various surgical procedures, and the related proper setting up of the operating room; the importance of maintaining an aseptic field. Requires specialized skill and ability and mental and visual concentration when assisting surgeon during operative procedure.
Requires possession of a valid certificate as a registered nurse issued by the state board of nursing examiners.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Surgery
- Orthopedics/Sports
- Orthopedics/Total Joint Replacement
- Ophthalmology
- Neuro Spine
- General Surgery
- Interventional Pain/Pain Management
- Cosmetics
Physical setting:
Weekly schedule:
- 5x8/4x10
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
- BLS Certification (Required)
- ACSL Certification (Required)
Work Location: On-site
Requires possession of a valid certificate as a registered nurse issued by the state board of nursing examiners.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
Weekly schedule:
Experience:
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
- BLS Certification (Required)
- ACLS Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- West Bloomfield Township, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person