Operating Room Circulator Registered Nurse

Minimum Education
Associates Degree in Nursing
(BSN preferred)
Required Licenses
Registered Nurse
Current Registered Nurse license to practice in the state.
Required Skills
American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification required for all nurses.
ACLS & PALS - ICU, ER, PACU, SDC, OR, Endo, 4th Floor Pediatrics
ACLS & NRP - Maternal Infant
ACLS - 2nd, 3rd, 5th floor, & Cardiology, SWU
FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS
Physical Requirements
Sitting, walking and standing; lifting objects up to 50 lbs.; lifting and turning patients with/without assistance; kneeling, crouching, stooping and squatting; pushing and pulling patients with/without assistance; twisting of hand and wrist; reaching; motor coordination and manual dexterity (meds and treatment); hearing acuity(distinguish heart and breath sounds); visual acuity (read gauges and dials on equipment); color vision(changes in patient skin color and colors of medication).
Environmental Working Conditions
Working with or near chemicals; working near radiation sources; working near fumes; working with hazardous waste; wearing protective clothing and/or equipment; exposure to blood borne pathogens.
Job Description Report
REPORT GENERATED: NOVEMBER 6, 2025, 9:03 AM
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS
Standards of Performance
Attitude - We will send a positive attitude by our appearance, body language, and sound of voice.
Appearance - Our grooming and dress will present an image of respect for our customers.
Communication - Listening to and understanding our customers is top priority.
Etiquette - We will display polite behavior with manners and courtesy.
Response - We will respond to customers in a manner that demonstrates the care, courtesy, and respect theydeserve.
Team Respect - Our co-workers are our teammates and deserve our respect.
Fairness / Honesty - We will be fair and honest in all dealings with our co-workers, visitors, and physicians.
Privacy / Confidentiality - We will ensure our customers right to privacy and modesty by maintaining a secureand trusting environment.
Safety Awareness - It is the responsibility of all employees to ensure an accident - free environment.
Our Values
Compassion - We understand what our patients and their loved ones are going through; we will do everythingwe can to help them.
Accountability - We work together to be responsible and honest; integrity is of the highest importance.
Respect - We vow to treat each other as we expect to be treated.
Excellence - We pursue the highest level standard in everything we do; we will continually learn and innovatefor the best outcomes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders.
Administers medications and intravenous solutions skillfully and correctly consistent to policy.
Anticipates and responds effectively to emergency and stressful situations.
Arranges to have needed supplies and equipment on hand.
Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures.
Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors.
Evaluates the performance of personnel with recommendations for appropriate action.
Identifies problems and guides personnel to their solution.
Initiates and implements patient care plan.
Keeps House Supervisor informed of patients, needs, and problems on the nursing unit.
Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality.
Maintains acceptable standards of patient care including specified rounding requirements.
Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting.
Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures.
Anticipates and responds effectively to emergency and stressful situations.
Keeps House Supervisor informed of patients, needs, and problems on the nursing unit.
Maintains all education requirements according to organization and state requirements..
Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting.
Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures.
Willingly provides assistance to other nursing units when requested by management personnel.
Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality.
Maintains acceptable standards of patient care including specified rounding requirements.
Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting.
Makes nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees.
Makes nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees.
Observes and adheres to patients Bill of Rights as related to patient care.
Participates in hospital safety programs.
Participates in planning changes and improvements.
Practices scriptingMaintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting.
Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures.
Willingly provides assistance to other nursing units when requested by management personnel.
Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality.
Maintains acceptable standards of patient care including specified rounding requirements.
Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting.
Makes nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees.
Makes nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees.
Observes and adheres to patients Bill of Rights as related to patient care.
Participates in hospital safety programs.
Participates in planning changes and improvements.
Practices scripting and communicates effectively with patients and family members.
Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients on the unit.
Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures.
Willingly provides assistance to other nursing units when requested by management personnel.
Perioperative Nursing Process: Patient assessment, nursing care plan creation and implementation, and evaluation of patient response and outcomes.
Maintaining Aseptic Technique: Demonstrating understanding and use of sterile principles and monitoring the sterile field for breaks in sterility.

Patient Safety: Ensuring patient safety related to positioning, equipment use, and specimen handling.
Equipment and Supplies Management: Preparing the operating room with necessary equipment and supplies,ensuring instrument sterilization and function, and managing inventory.
Surgical Counts: Performing and accurately documenting surgical counts (sponges, sharps, instruments).
Interdisciplinary Communication: Collaborating effectively with the surgical team (surgeons, anesthesiologists,scrub nurses, etc.).
Problem-Solving: Collaborating with staff and physicians to solve problems and maintain a collaborativeenvironment.
Leadership and Initiative: Taking initiative in identifying areas for improvement and leading efforts to enhancecare delivery.
Annual completion of World Health Organization hand hygiene education and training and its relationship toinfection control in addition to physical demonstration and understanding of compliance monitoring. For thepast 12 months, the employee has achieved Vitalicy hand hygiene compliance of 75% or greater withconsistent sensor use. Document employee compliance percentage in comments if applicable.
For the past 12 months, the employee has achieved the bar code scanning rate of 95% or greater. Documentthe employee compliance percentage in comments if applicable.