Ambulatory Surgery Circulating OR Registered Nurse

Quick Facts

• Role: Ambulatory Surgery Circulating OR Registered Nurse (Staff RN)

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts

Description

Interview surgical patients in person and by phone, coordinate pre-operative care, and clear charts for surgery. Use the nursing process (assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation) to prepare patients for surgery and optimize patient safety by aligning with National Patient Safety Goals. Collaborate with anesthesia to clear patients and maintain accurate documentation and required records.

Responsibilities

• Interview surgical patients, coordinate patient care, and clear charts for surgery

• Develop patient care plans for surgery preparation

• Perform patient care using the full nursing process

• Reduce risk of medical/health care errors and support National Patient Safety Goals

• Work collaboratively with anesthesia to clear patients for surgery

• Review pre-op instructions, ensure documentation and supplies are obtained, and check pre-op charts for completeness

• Assign pre-operative arrival times and notify patients at least 1 day in advance

• Use equipment and/or medications per documentation to support comfort and safety

• Maintain required records and log books

Requirements

• Associate degree or Diploma in Nursing

• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse licensure

• OR-BLS and, if performing conscious sedation, ACLS required; BLS, ACLS, and PALS within 6 months of hire

Benefits

• Wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events

• Sign-on bonus eligibility depends on employment status (internal employees/rehires within 1 year not eligible; new graduate internal employees seeking first licensed RN position may be eligible)