Job Description

Primary City/State:

Fort Collins, Colorado

Department Name:

Surg-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Nursing

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About Banner Health

Banner Health is one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the United States, dedicated to making health care easier so life can be better. With more than 50 hospitals and numerous other health care facilities across seven states,

Banner Health is committed to providing excellent patient care while supporting our team members with the resources, tools, and environment they need to thrive. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are proud to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and compassionate care.

Our Surgical Services teams are at the heart of our mission — delivering safe, high-quality, and efficient surgical care to patients and families across our communities. Joining Banner Health means becoming part of a team that is passionate about making a difference every single day.

We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and compassionate Registered Nurse – OR Circulator to join our dedicated Surgical Services team. In this critical role, you will serve as the primary patient advocate throughout the entire perioperative experience — from pre-operative preparation through intraoperative care and handoff to the post-anesthesia care team.

As an OR Circulator, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing all aspects of the operating room environment, ensuring that every surgical procedure is conducted safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with established standards of care. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, scrub technicians, surgical technologists, and support staff to deliver exceptional outcomes for every patient.

This position offers a 4 x 10-hour shift schedule, providing an excellent work-life balance while allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families. The successful candidate will also have the flexibility and willingness to float to our Loveland Campus OR as needed to support staffing and patient care demands across our surgical services network.

Key Responsibilities.

• Float to the Loveland Campus OR as needed, adapting quickly to varying team dynamics, surgical specialties, and facility-specific workflows

Required Qualificaitons

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of Colorado, or eligibility through a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate's Degree in Nursing minimum; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)e
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and make sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced, high-acuity surgical environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of Operating Room (OR) circulating experience strongly preferred
• Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nursing experience will be considered in lieu of direct OR experience
• CNOR Certification (Certified Nurse Operating Room) through the Competency and Credentialing Institute (CCI) strongly preferred
• Experience across multiple surgical specialties, including but not limited to:
• Orthopedic and spine surgery
• General and laparoscopic surgery
• Robotic-assisted surgery (da Vinci system experience a plus)
• Cardiovascular and thoracic surgery
• Neurosurgery
• Gynecologic and urologic surgery
• Ophthalmology and ENT
• Experience with surgical robotics, advanced laparoscopic systems, or specialized surgical equipment
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) strongly preferred

If you have questions, please reach out to Kelly.Armour@BannerHealth.com or 970-810-3547.

If you are a New Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months of experience, please visit the main job search page and under the Job Type filter, select New Nurse Experience.

Banner Fort Collins Medical Center is a full-service, acute-care hospital offering emergency care, orthopedics, general surgery, women’s health, gastroenterology, urology, pulmonology, intensive care and other medical and surgical services. When everyone belongs, life is better, and that is why we are committed to delivering the highest level of quality and safe care. Those who deliver care in our facility will ensure the resources used are aligned to meet the needs of the diverse population in our community.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members. Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy.
2. Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Initiates a plan of care based on patient-specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goals for patient are realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with the patient/family. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of are. Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient’s status.
3. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. Delegates appropriately, and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other licensed nurses and other personnel. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.
4. Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed. Evaluates patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members. Evaluates patient's response and the effectiveness of patient teaching.
5. Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record. Documentation is legible, timely and in accordance with policy. Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing interventions and patient's response to treatment. Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
6. Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice. Participates in unit or facility shared leadership. Interacts and participates in the education, role development, and orientation of facility personnel, patients, students, families and visitors. Promotes/supports growth of others through precepting and mentoring when appropriate.
7. Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care. Actively participates in the improvement of national nursing quality indicators and outcomes. Such activities may include participating in professional organizations.
8. In some roles, this position may supervise staff and work flow of the department.

9.Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient. Interacts with other health care providers in numerous settings in order to report and ask for or clarify information. Also works with clergy to provide spiritual support. Synthesizes and prioritizes data from multiple sources to provide support for the human response of the patient and family to changes in health status.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary/interim RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice. BLS certification is required. Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice.

Relates throughout the interview process the experience, training and education needed to perform the job. Experience in the clinical area for which he or she is applying is desired. Must maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area in which they work as demonstrated through annual validations. Banner Registry and Travel acute care positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Nurse in the specialty area. Banner Registry and Travel physician practice positions require a minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse in a physician practice or an acute care setting.

In a Home Health setting, team members must be able to operate personal vehicle and possess a valid driver's license. Auto insurance coverage is also required to be active and maintained.

Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral or BUMG, BUMCT in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Employees working at BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working in any Banner Staffing (BSS) Behavioral Health role in Arizona must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Estimated Pay Range:

$36.67 - $61.11 / hour Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.

Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner):

2027-01-03

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