Job Description

Essential Responsibilities
Pre-Operative
-Complete comprehensive patient assessments and verify readiness for surgery.
-Review medical history, medications, allergies, laboratory results, and required documentation.
-Verify informed consent, surgical site, and procedural documentation.
-Start and maintain IV access as needed.
-Administer pre-operative medications per physician and anesthesia orders.
-Educate patients and families regarding the surgical process, recovery expectations, and discharge instructions.
-Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Operating Room (Circulator)
-Prepare operating rooms, equipment, supplies, and instrumentation for scheduled procedures.
-Perform surgical time-outs and maintain patient safety throughout the procedure.
-Serve as the circulating nurse for a variety of surgical specialties.
-Maintain sterile technique and support the surgical team.
-Accurately document intraoperative care and patient records.
-Anticipate surgeon and anesthesia needs while promoting efficiency and workflow.
-Respond appropriately during emergencies and assist with crisis management.

Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
-Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia using established recovery criteria.
-Perform ongoing assessments of airway, breathing, circulation, neurological status, and pain control.
-Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
-Recognize and respond to post-operative complications.
-Provide discharge education to patients and caregivers.
-Ensure patients meet discharge criteria before release.

General Responsibilities
-Deliver patient-centered care while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.
-Work collaboratively with physicians, anesthesia providers, sterile processing, and support staff.
-Cross-train and function in all perioperative areas as staffing and patient volume require.
-Participate in quality improvement initiatives, infection prevention, and patient safety activities.
-Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.
-Ensure compliance with AAAHC standards, CMS regulations, OSHA guidelines, and facility policies.
-Assist with room turnover, supply management, and maintaining a clean, organized environment.
-Participate in department meetings, education, competencies, and continuing professional development.

Qualifications

-Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Michigan.
-Current BLS certification required.
-ACLS required or obtained within facility guidelines.
-PALS preferred based on patient population.
-Previous perioperative nursing experience preferred.
-Operating Room circulating experience preferred.
-PACU and/or critical care experience preferred.
-Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
-Strong critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills.

Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.