Position Summary
The OR Circulator Nurse is responsible for providing safe, efficient, and high-quality perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures in our ambulatory orthopedic setting. This role requires a dynamic, detail-oriented nurse who can anticipate the needs of surgeons, ensure patient safety, and coordinate the surgical team for optimal workflow.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures in an outpatient setting.
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Function as the patient advocate throughout the perioperative experience.
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Perform circulating duties during orthopedic surgical cases, ensuring all safety protocols and sterile techniques are maintained.
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Verify patient identity, surgical site, and consent before procedures.
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Prepare, position, and monitor patients intraoperatively in collaboration with the surgical and anesthesia teams.
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Ensure all required equipment, instruments, and implants are available, functioning, and properly documented.
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Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and scrub techs to ensure efficient case flow and turnover.
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Maintain accurate and timely charting in the electronic health record (EHR).
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Adhere to infection control, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
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Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of best practices.
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Support teammates in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized OR environment.
Qualifications
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Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
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Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Utah.
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Certification: Current BLS required; ACLS preferred. CNOR certification a plus.
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Experience: Minimum 2 years of perioperative nursing experience required; orthopedic and ambulatory surgery experience strongly preferred.
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Skills: Strong communication, teamwork, and critical-thinking abilities in a fast-paced environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
Experience
Required
- 2 year(s): Minimum 2 years of perioperative nursing experience required
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support
Behaviors
Preferred
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
- Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
