RN Circulator, Surgical Services, Full Time

Registered Nurse, Circulator - Surgical Services (DAY SHIFTS)

Northwest Florida Community Hospital (NFCH), in Chipley, FL, is seeking a FT experienced, energetic and dedicated Registered Nurse to provide exceptional care for our patients in support with medical Providers and staff, in our Surgical Services department.

At NFCH, our strength lies in our promise of “Your Health…Our Mission”, where we get to know our patients and residence, care for them, and ease their way. Working at our organization means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.

We are a community where all people, regardless of differences, are welcome, secure, and valued. We value respect, appreciation, collaboration, diversity, and a shared commitment to serving our communities. Join our team of passionate caregivers and make Northwest Florida Community Hospital your new home.

Job Summary:

A circulator nurse is a registered nurse who assists surgeons and other healthcare professionals during surgical procedures. They work outside the operating room’s sterile field by ensuring a clean and sterile environment, prepping for operations, recording surgery proceedings, monitoring surgical staff and tools and managing the delivery of samples and specimens. Circulating nurses are responsible for a wide range of duties and responsibilities. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

• Assisting with patient positioning, prepping the surgical site, and ensuring proper patient monitoring.
• Preparing the operating room with necessary equipment, supplies, and sterile instruments.
• Monitoring the surgical team to maintain aseptic technique and identify any breaches in sterilitity.
• Receiving, labeling, and managing surgical specimens as needed
• Accurately documenting the surgical procedure, including details like medications administered, blood loss, and any complications. 
• Proactively identifying and addressing the needs of the surgical team during the procedure.
• Assisting in managing any unexpected situations or emergencies during surgery.
• Keeping good records and maintaining patients’ charts.
• Working with surgeons, medical/surgical nurses and post-acute caregivers to create comprehensive patient care from pre- to post-op.
• Count surgical supplies before, during, and after the procedure. 
• Assist the surgical team with repositioning the patient or other tasks. 
• Coordinate communication between the surgical team and other departments.
• monitor vital signs, confirm the surgical site, and address any concerns promptly.

The successful candidate will possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Current Florida RN licensure
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications prefered 
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to problem-solve
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Experience:

• 1 year
• New Graduates Welcome!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and boast an enjoyable, team oriented working environment that offers a number of benefits to full-time associates including, but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, disability, life, paid time off, and a voluntary match 401(k) retirement savings plan.

*Perks for our team:

• Shift Differential Pay
• On Call Pay
• 401K with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• FREE Services with NFCH Providers
• A generous PTO plan
• Competitive pay
• Health and Wellness Discounts

*Details outlining program specifics are available upon request

Job Type:

• Full-time

Pay:

• Based on years’ of experience
• On Call pay
• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Surgery

Physical Setting:

• Hospital

Schedule:

• Day Shift

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing, reaching and bending.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Physical strength and agility to position patients for a variety of diagnostic examinations.

Work Remotely: 

• No

So if you want to join a team that values your hard work, look no further than Northwest Florida Community Hospital!

 

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job require­ments. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, schedule and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Northwest Florida Community Hospital is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Northwest Florida Community Hospital are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Northwest Florida Community Hospital will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.

In addition, as part of our commitment to quality and excellence, Northwest Florida Community Hospital will continue to maintain a safe, healthy environment for you by requiring all applicants, who are tentatively selected for a position, to submit to a criminal history check and screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment for a job.

 

Final confirmation of any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, to include undergoing a pre-employment drug screening, and that failure to submit to such screening, the falsification of a screen, or a positive finding on a test will remove the applicant from consideration for employment for one year.