Indiana Joint Replacement Institute
Location
Noblesville, Indiana
The circulating nurse ensures patient safety and nursing care during transfers to and from the operating suite and throughout the surgical procedure. Responsibilities include preparing the operating room, managing surgical records, and assisting anesthesia and surgical personnel.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and hold a current RN or LPN license in Indiana. Experience in outpatient healthcare or ambulatory surgery centers, particularly in orthopedic surgery, is preferred.
The circulating nurse is responsible for patient safety and nursing care of the patient while being transferred to and from the operating room and while in the operating suite.
1. Checks room for needed supplies and prepares room for specific patient and procedure. 2. Transports patient to the operating room and checks the patient’s record for appropriate pre-operative preparation and procedure (i.e. EKG, consents, medication lists, and medical history) 3. Responsible for operating room records, implant cards, and patient chart 4. Responsible for appropriate surgical preparation. (i.e. EKG monitors, BP cuffs, O2 Stat, and prep) 5. Knowledge of and assistance with the proper safe positioning of the patient 6. Responsible for the sponge, needle and instrument count and documentation 7. Receives and documents all physicians’ orders. 8. Obtains and records all medication administered during surgery. 9. Inform the Clinical Nurse Manager what medications are needed. 10. Inform the Clinical Nurse Manager of what supplies are needed each week. 11. Secures and checks the emergency equipment and supplies monthly and as needed. 12. Provides assistance to physicians and anesthesia personnel as needed. 13. Controls the general “tone” of the operating room. 14. Sets up the operating room with necessary equipment and packs. 15. Responsible with the anesthesia personnel for narcotic counts. 16. Works as a member of the surgical team efficiently during the procedure.
Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Indiana
Healthcare experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience Experience in outpatient healthcare operations or an ambulatory surgery center setting preferred. Experience in orthopedic surgery is desirable. Must be knowledgeable in the operation of all facility equipment and technology, including but not limited to C-arm, patient monitors, defibrillators, medical recording devices and computers, and all emergency equipment.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Daily work includes desk and interaction with patients, staff and physicians. The position may require travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Minimal travel to meetings may be required as well. The position provides direct patient care with appropriate license that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients of up to 200 lbs and assisting with ambulation. Coworkers may provide assistance. The position may require frequent prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.