OR Circulator RN PRN

Mountain View Surgery Center of Scottsdale is hiring a OR Circulator RN, PRN.

Mountain View Surgery Center at Scottsdale is a fast paced ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families. At Mountain View Surgery Center Scottsdale, we believe health and care are inseparable. Our mission is to care for every patient and their family as if they were our own. Each patient, each family, each and every time.

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 an supplies
• Participates in on-going 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

• • 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.