Registered Nurse - Operating Room / Circulator

Panorama Eyecare is seeking a Registered Nurse - Operating Room / Circulator to join our perioperative team at The Eye Center of Northern Colorado - Precision in Fort Collins. In this role, you will work collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical staff to deliver exceptional patient care during operative and procedure phases. You will be responsible for circulating duties across all surgical specialties in our ambulatory surgery center, with a focus on ophthalmology and outpatient procedures.

Clinical Setting

This position is based at The Eye Center of Northern Colorado - Precision, an ambulatory surgery center specializing in eyecare procedures. You will work in a fast-paced surgical environment that values efficiency, cost effectiveness, and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform circulating duties with efficiency for all specialties of the ambulatory surgery center
• Position patients for safety and comfort, adjust surgical tables as needed, and prepare operative sites
• Monitor for breaks in aseptic technique and ensure proper techniques are used according to accepted standards of practice
• Assist in gathering proper supplies and equipment for surgical procedures and maintain a neat and orderly environment
• Assist anesthesia providers with intubation and extubation of patients
• Assist with postoperative medications and dressings while maintaining accurate documentation of nursing interventions
• Handle specimens according to policy and procedure
• Stock and order medications in the operating room and for anesthesia
• Update physician preference cards as needed
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment and machines; notify appropriate personnel of equipment or instruments in need of replacement or repair
• Identify potential or actual risks to patients and others and take action to eliminate or minimize risks and maximize safety
• Immediately report any unusual occurrences to the OR Manager or Director and document occurrences in a timely fashion per policy
• Facilitate efficient flow of patients and surgeries
• Communicate changes to appropriate personnel
• Provide education and support to patients
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service in a compassionate, caring manner
• Assist in training and orientation of new employees
• Take an active role on departmental committees
• Actively pursue continuing education
• Participate in all mandatory staff meetings
• Maintain flexibility in job duties and work schedule

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school
• Current Colorado RN nursing license in good standing
• BLS certification
• Two years of operating room experience
• Ability to communicate effectively and work compatibly with all physicians and staff
• Strong organizational skills and understanding of efficiency and cost effectiveness in an ambulatory surgery setting
• Knowledge and clinical skills to perform job duties and responsibilities
• Ability to make quick assessments of patients and handle emergency situations effectively and quickly
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work various days and shifts
• Age-specific competencies for adult and pediatric patients
• Knowledge of specialized equipment used in operating rooms
• Knowledge of proper use of biological indicators, chemical indicators, preparation of wrapped loads, and proper use of autoclaves
• Knowledge of anesthetic agents and complications
• Knowledge and skills to properly prepare and sterilize instruments according to policies and procedures
• Willingness and aptitude for learning new technologies, skills, and ideas in a changing environment
• Knowledge and compliance of all Surgery Center and Panorama Eye policies
• Demonstrates positive attitude and professional behavior at all times in the workplace

Certifications

• BLS certification required at hire
• ACLS certification required within three months of hire
• PALS certification required within three months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Operating room experience in ophthalmology
• Operating room experience in outpatient surgery

Employment Details

• Full-time position
• Location: The Eye Center of Northern Colorado - Precision, 3151 Precision Dr, Fort Collins, CO
• Compensation: $40 - $45 per hour based on experience and certification

Benefits

• PTO accruals starting at 3 weeks
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Company-paid optical allowance
• Company-paid routine eye care
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Educational allowance
• Generous paid holiday program
• 401(k) with company match
• Career growth opportunities and internal advancement consideration