Job Description

PURPOSE

The RN Circulator manages the nursing care of patients during surgical procedures, ensuring a safe and sterile environment. This role prepares the operating room, assists the surgical team, and monitors patient status throughout the procedure. The RN Circulator typically reports to the OR Charge Nurse and works closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Preoperative Preparation

• Prepares the operating room with necessary equipment and supplies.
• Verifies patient information and surgical site before the procedure begins.
• Ensures all surgical instruments are sterilized and functioning.

Intraoperative Assistance

• Monitors the surgical team to maintain a sterile environment.
• Assists in positioning the patient safely before the surgery.
• Documents all aspects of the surgical procedure in the patient’s chart.

Patient Advocacy

• Acts as an advocate for the patient before, during, and after surgery.
• Monitors and records the patient's vitals pre-operation.
• Provides emotional support to patients and their families.

Postoperative Care

• Assesses the patient's condition and readiness for discharge from the post-anesthesia care unit.
• Escorts patients to the recovery room post-operation.
• Provides discharge instructions and patient education.

Compliance and Safety

• Ensures compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
• Implements and enforces safety protocols for surgical procedures.
• Stays updated on industry regulations and best practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• At least 2 year(s) of experience in a clinical setting, preferably in surgical or perioperative nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• At least 3 year(s) of experience in surgical or perioperative nursing.
• Certification in Perioperative Nursing (CNOR).

SALARY RANGE

$47.30/hr + depending on qualifications

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT

• Standard office equipment
• Repetitive use of a keyboard
• May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important   for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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