Registered Nurse (RN) - OR Circulator

Registered Nurse (RN) - OR Circulator - Hours noted at end of posting.

We are looking for a dedicated and caring individual to join our team as a part-time plastic surgery RN Circulator. The responsibilities of the Plastic Surgery RN circulator include caring for patients in pre-op, undergoing cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, circulating in the operating rooms, and helping patients to feel comfortable and safe. Also, if desired, this nurse may be cross-trained and oriented to being competent to assist with patient care in the perioperative and post-operative areas when needed.

To be successful in this position, you should have knowledge of general surgery, cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, and excellent bedside manners. Ultimately, this Circulator RN should be kind, empathetic, flexible, and a team player.

Plastic Surgery Nurse Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with team members to manage surgical center workflow and ensure excellent patient care. This includes preparing patients for surgery, educating and addressing all patient questions, taking patients to the OR, doing preop education, helping in recovery room postop, helping with discharging patients to their cars, & cleaning up the recovery room at end of day.
• Review patient health history to give excellent and comprehensive time-outs in the Operating Room, prep OR.
• Patient pre-screening assessment calls, review medical history, medications, and psychosocial status before surgery.
• Prepares the operating room before procedures and helps to keep the room stocked and ready for the next day, clean OR's as needed.
• Monitors the patients before and after surgeries in preop/recovery as needed.
• Collaborates with surgeons and surgical assistants to ensure the patients understand the surgical procedures and policies.
• Participates in an RN Quality and Safety Committee and helps gather data for this committee group.
• Helping manage surgical implants, garments, injectables, and medical supplies.
• Performing chart audits to ensure safety & quality measures are met.
• Works with the team to ensure that all operating rooms are stocked appropriately & OR cleaned as needed.
• This position reports to the Director of Nursing.

Plastic Surgery Nurse Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Registered nursing (RN) license in Michigan.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as an RN Circulator.
• BLS/ACLS.
• Flexibility & willingness to help team members to ensure excellent patient care & help in all patient care areas as needed.

Surgical days: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 6:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. -- end of day.

This position will work approximately 7-8 hour shifts, depending on the surgical schedule. Candidate must be able to commit to working a minimum of one day per week on a regular basis or can commit to all three days.