Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room Circulator Overview The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care across the lifespan in alignment with organizational standards, policies, and evidence-based practice. Utilizing the nursing process, the RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care while delivering high-quality, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered services. Collaboration with providers and interdisciplinary teams is essential to promote optimal patient outcomes and safety. Role Responsibilities The circulator nurse coordinates perioperative workflow outside the sterile field by: • Preparing the patient and verifying documentation • Ensuring equipment readiness and completing safety checklists • Facilitating communication among the surgical team • Advocating for patients while maintaining situational awareness • Anticipating needs and supporting sterile staff • Documenting key intraoperative events to maintain a safe surgical environment Circulator nurses are required to participate in on-call coverage to support urgent and emergent surgical cases. Patient Care • Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care. • Implement and evaluate nursing interventions and patient responses. • Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately per provider orders and policy. • Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions or escalation of care. • Provide patient and family education related to care, medications, and discharge needs. Nursing Judgment & Clinical Decision-Making • Conduct comprehensive assessments and recognize significant changes in patient condition. • Exercise independent nursing judgment in determining interventions and priorities. • Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized nursing plans of care. • Integrate clinical findings with ethical principles and regulatory requirements in decision-making. • Accept accountability for nursing decisions and outcomes in accordance with statutes and policies. Care Coordination & Documentation • Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care. • Facilitate referrals, follow-up care, and continuity of services. • Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely in the electronic health record. • Advocate for patient care and assist patients in navigating the healthcare system. Quality, Safety & Compliance • Practice within nursing scope and adhere to regulatory, safety, and infection prevention requirements. • Participate in quality and performance improvement activities. • Maintain required competencies and certifications. • Report adverse events, near misses, and unsafe conditions per policy. Teamwork & Professional Practice • Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, flexibility, and teamwork. • Provide appropriate guidance and delegation to ancillary staff. • Support orientation, mentoring, and education of staff, students, and peers. • Float to other departments or assignments as needed. Qualifications • Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program. • Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska. • Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required. • Clinical competency required within 3 months and recertification every 3 years. • High Risk Competency required within 3 months and annually thereafter. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • Strong knowledge of nursing principles, evidence-based practice, and infection prevention. • Excellent clinical judgment, organization, prioritization, and communication skills. • Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. • Proficient with electronic health records and clinical systems. Physical & Work Requirements • Ability to lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds. • Ability to stand for extended periods and perform bending, sto