RN Circulator - Bronson Orthopedic Surgery Center

Join Our Team at Bronson Orthopedic Surgery Center!

Bronson Orthopedic Surgery Center is seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) Circulator to join our team at our state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center in Kalamazoo, Michigan . This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated RN looking for a part-time or full-time role in a collaborative and fast-paced surgical setting.

Main function

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients in compliance with, but not limited to, recognized Standards of Practice and State Practice Act Standards, and organization protocols, policies, procedures, and guidelines. Supervises and directs patient care in the operating room.

Duties, Responsibilities, Competencies

• Assess patient and family needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients.
• Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management.
• Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and in effective turnover time.
• Prepares the operating room according to requirements of patient / procedure to be performed.

Implements plan of care safely and effectively and provides safe environment, including, but not limited to :

positioning patient safely, padding bony prominences and ensuring respiratory and circulatory protection

ensuring correct prepping and draping procedures

conducting “time out” process prior to incision to ensure correct patient, correct procedures and correct surgical site.

ensure asepsis during all procedures. Opens and presents sterile items to sterile field aseptically; ensures supplies are not expired.

accounting for all sponges, needles, sharps, during and after the procedures and documenting appropriately

including promoting positive communication with all team members

Anticipates needs of surgical team and assists anesthesia personnel by supporting patient during administration of anesthesia

Education / Licensure / Certification Requirements

Required :

Preferred :

Salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications.