RN - OR CIRCULATOR - PRN
Company: WATSON CLINIC
Location: Lakeland
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Essential Functions
May act as scrub nurse or circulating nurse during operative
procedures. Checks medical gas alarm panel and sterilizers required
by the day’s surgery schedule for proper functioning, at the
beginning of the surgery day. Assists Scrub Tech with opening
supplies for case. Prepares patient for surgery by verifying
patient identity and scheduled procedure and assists patient into
OR. Helps to relieve patient’s apprehension before and during
administration of anesthesia; offers assistance to anesthesia
personnel as needed. Remains at patient’s side during induction.
Performs surgical prep. Makes available additional instruments and
supplies as requested during the operation. Records vital signs and
gives medications as ordered by physician or anesthesia personnel,
during local sedation cases. Counts sponges and needles that may be
required by surgical case/procedure. Assists in transferring
patient to PACU. Assures that supplies for each case are ready for
use. Assists in cleaning of room after a case. Assists with post-op
call to patient and documents call and patient’s responses on
patient’s record. Takes inventory and restocks supplies as needed
in O.R. Updates Physicians’ cards as needed. Performs functions in
the instrument processing system. Assists with nursing functions in
other clinical areas. Performs other duties as deemed necessary. As
scrub nurse: Shares responsibility with the Circulating Nurse for
ensuring that supplies for each case have been collected and
readied for the day’s schedule. Dusts all lights and flat surfaces
of room prior to first case in A.M. When scrubbed, is responsible
for: Assists with draping patient. Arranges instruments and
supplies in convenient manner. Opens and prepares sutures. Assists
Surgeon throughout operation by providing the sterile instruments
and supplies he requires to perform the procedure. Assures a
sterile field is maintained in and around the operating site during
the procedure. Counts sponges and needles with Circulating Nurse as
applicable. Cleans instruments at end of each case. Cleans O.R. at
end of each case. Demonstrates effective communication skills.
Complies with safety and emergency procedures consistent with
Center policy. Complies with all Center policies. Participates in
unit cost containment measures. Performs other duties as deemed
necessary. Requirements: Required Education and Experience:
Graduate of an accredited School of Registered Nursing. Active
Florida RN license. Minimum of One (1) year experience in O.R.
Current CPR, ACLS certification. Preferred Education and
Experience: CNOR preferred.
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