Circulating Nurse- Main Operating Room

Job Summary

Under general supervision, following established policies, procedures and professional guidelines, delivers nursing care to patients in the OR and other areas of perioperative services for all patient populations. Functions as an RN first assistant or circulating nurse as assigned during operative and other invasive procedures and throughout the perioperative continuum in accordance with scope of practice credentials, privileges, experience, education and competency verification. Plans and implements nursing care; documents nursing assessments, identifies and reports situations requiring further intervention, formulates and communicates goal-directed plan of care; assures patient rights. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital and principles of quality improvement. Will be assisting in robotic and general surgery cases.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

• Bachelors in Nursing (BSN) preferred

• Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida

• Two years of experience in Operating Room required.

• BLS, ACLS and PALS required.

• Late shifts required and rotating call required.