Circulating Nurse

About Us:
At Peakpoint Surgery Center, we are committed to delivering convenient, cost-effective, and high-quality surgical care. Our shared values — CARE — guide how we work, lead, and treat one another every day:

• C – Commit to Integrity: Lead with honesty and do what’s right.
• A – Assume Accountability: Take responsibility and follow through.
• R – Respect Through Professionalism: Uphold high standards in how you work and treat others.
• E – Engage as One Team: Collaborate, communicate, and contribute to shared success.

The Circulating RN provides comprehensive nursing care during the peri-operative phase, coordinating total patient care with the surgical team. This role involves acting as a patient advocate, ensuring patient safety, and demonstrating professional growth and accountability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessment:
• Verify operative procedures using consent forms and patient statements.
• Assess patient health status, including vital signs, skin condition, mobility, and nutritional status.
• Identify and document allergies and communicate relevant data to the surgical team.
• Planning:
• Develop and implement patient care plans based on nursing diagnoses.
• Ensure patient safety with appropriate positioning aids and equipment.
• Coordinate the use of supplies and equipment for intraoperative care.
• Assign tasks to appropriate personnel based on qualifications and patient needs.
• Implementation:
• Confirm patient identity and ensure safe transport.
• Maintain sterile fields and adhere to aseptic techniques.
• Anticipate and provide necessary equipment and supplies.
• Administer medications and monitor patient vitals.
• Patient Teaching:
• Educate patients and families about surgical procedures and postoperative care.
• Document and communicate patient/family teaching.
• Monitoring:
• Monitor and control the surgical environment, including temperature, sensory stimuli, and noise levels.
• Adhere to safety and infection control policies.
• Evaluation:
• Demonstrate accountability and adaptability in nursing practice.
• Respond positively to feedback and seek continuous learning opportunities.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold the Patient’s Bill of Rights.

Qualifications:

• Education: Current NY RN license; BSN preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of perioperative nursing experience.
• Skills: Strong communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills.

Working Conditions:
Fast-paced surgical environment requiring standing for extended periods and occasional lifting.

Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Ambulatory surgery center: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• ACLS Certification (Required)
• PALS Certification (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• New York, NY 10010 (Required)

Work Location: In person