RN OR Circulator

Mountain View Surgery Center of Scottsdale is seeking an OR Circulator RN, Full Time to join our busy ambulatory surgery center (ASC) team!

Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Director and Clinical Manager, this position provides nursing care to ensure the safety of the patient during their procedure in the surgical suite or procedure room. This position also accompanies and monitors the patient as he or she transfers from PreOP to OR to PACU.

Some of the responsibilities of this role include:

• Direct and assist in carrying out safe aseptic techniques and procedures
• Supervise and directs the activities of surgical technician and supporting personnel as necessary
• Perform assessments of patients for specific nursing care needs
• Checks room for needed supplies and prepares room for specific patient and procedure
• Assist in transporting patients to operating room/procedure room and checks patient record for appropriate pre-op preparation and procedures (i.e. lab, x-ray, appropriate permits)
• Performs clean up following procedures, as well as general housekeeping duties
• Sets up operating room/procedure room with all necessary equipment and supplies
• Participates in ongoing committees and other educational programs to enhance patient care
• Reviews physicians’ preference cards and updates as needed
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts and documentation of same as applicable.
• Ability to maintain sterile field throughout the surgical procedure
• General familiarity of medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures for an operating room
• Strong communication skills and ability to promote departmental relationships to ensure continuity of care
• Ability to handle instruments correctly and checks for cleanliness and proper working condition
• Capability to function efficiently as a member of surgical/procedural team

Required Skills:

• The Circulating Registered Nurse must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and be currently licensed to practice nursing in the state.
• 2 year of experience in the operating room is preferred. Experience in Circulating in total joints, spine or other orthopedics helpful
• The successful candidate must have the ability to work independently as well as function within a team; have the ability to assess patient needs, determine priorities, plan and direct care for the surgical patient, and must possess the ability to handle stress.
• BLS/ACLS required.

USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.