OR Nurse

OR Circulator Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical Services Department

Bluegrass Specialty Surgery Center is hiring an OR Circulator Registered Nurse (RN) for our Surgical Services Department in Lexington, KY.

The OR Circulator RN is an integral member of the surgical team and is responsible for coordinating and providing nursing care throughout the intraoperative phase of the surgical experience. This role works closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other members of the care team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. This OR Circulator RN opportunity is a full-time, on-site position at our surgery center in Lexington, KY.

OR Circulator Registered Nurse Roles and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and provide nursing care to patients throughout the intraoperative phase

• Perform and document thorough patient assessments prior to surgical procedures

• Verify patient identity, surgical procedure, operative site, consent, allergies, and other required documentation

• Prepare the operating room and ensure appropriate equipment, supplies, medications, and instrumentation are available

• Assist with safe patient positioning, skin preparation, and application of monitoring devices

• Participate in surgical time-outs and ensure adherence to established safety protocols

• Maintain a safe and sterile surgical environment in collaboration with the surgical team

• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon, anesthesia provider, and surgical team throughout procedures

• Monitor and document patient status, medications, specimens, implants, supplies, and intraoperative events accurately and timely

• Perform and document surgical counts in collaboration with the scrub technician

• Coordinate specimen handling, labeling, and transport according to established protocols

• Advocate for the patient and maintain patient safety, privacy, and dignity throughout the surgical experience

• Communicate changes in patient condition promptly to the appropriate members of the surgical team

• Assist with patient transfer to the PACU and provide a thorough handoff to the receiving nurse

• Supervise and direct non-professional personnel as appropriate and delegated

• Follow all facility policies, infection-control standards, regulatory requirements, and established nursing practices

Qualifications

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of Kentucky

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

• Current BLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred

• Minimum of one year of RN experience in an acute care or surgical setting

• Previous Operating Room/Circulator experience strongly preferred

• Experience in an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) preferred

• Knowledge of surgical procedures, sterile technique, infection prevention, and perioperative patient safety

• Ability to assess patient needs, establish priorities, and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition

• Strong communication, organization, and clinical decision-making skills

• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of a multidisciplinary surgical team

• Positive attitude and commitment to providing safe, efficient, patient-centered care

• Ability to promote a favorable facility image with physicians, patients, families, and the public

Bluegrass Specialty Surgery Center

At Bluegrass Specialty Surgery Center, we go the extra mile to provide a great place to work that supports the overall wellbeing of our employees. We know employees do their best work for their patients and teammates when they work in a supportive culture founded in trust, so that is our priority. We believe in doing right by our employees and their families because the work we do is life changing.

Our team constantly looks for ways to support employee wellbeing - both through formal programs and individual support. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

• Competitive compensation

• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

If you are interested in learning more about a career with Bluegrass Specialty Surgery Center as an OR Circulator Registered Nurse (RN), apply today!

Bluegrass Specialty Surgery Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.