Registered Nurse Operating Room Circulator

Job Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members.

Join our dedicated surgical team at Cedar City Hospital, part of Intermountain Health, where compassionate care meets clinical excellence in one of Utah’s most scenic communities. We’re seeking a skilled and motivated RN Circulator who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional care in the operating room.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Retirement plans with employer match

• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support

• Supportive team culture with opportunities for growth and leadership development

• Access to advanced surgical technology and a patient-centered work environment

Discover Cedar City, Utah: Known as the “Gateway to the National Parks,” Cedar City offers a unique blend of small-town charm and outdoor adventure:

• Minutes from Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks

• Hiking, mountain biking, and skiing in nearby Brian Head Resort and Cedar Breaks National Monument

• Fishing, boating, and camping in scenic Southern Utah landscapes

• Home to the Utah Shakespeare Festival, art galleries, and year-round cultural events

• Family-friendly community with excellent schools and a vibrant downtown

Essential Functions:

• Assess: Performs appropriate assessment of physical, social, and psychological status (including cognitive, communicative, and developmental skills as appropriate). Seeks and evaluates information acquired from other members of interdisciplinary team: patient, family, physician, non-nursing disciplines, support staff, others.

• Plan: Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills to collaboratively develop individualized plan of care. Actively seeks patient, family, team, and physician involvement to develop plan of care including needed education. Collaboratively plans and prepares patients for further support needs once the current episode of care outcomes are met (i.e., teaching, referrals, and follow-up).

• Implement: Directs the interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination, and collaboration as appropriate. Provides or delegates care consistent with plan of care, guidelines of care and professional licensure provisions. Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and to coordinate and organize patient care delivery through effectively managing time, supplies, and resources.

• Evaluate: Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, patient, and family satisfaction. Revises plan of care as indicated and reassesses changes as appropriate.

• Professionalism: Promotes nursing profession and participate in development of others.
  Integrates legal and ethical standards into practice, complies with regulatory standards, practices within scope of licensure, provides accurate & timely documentation, and understands legal implications of care delivery.

Skills:

• Patient Care Delivery

• Nursing Fundamentals

• Interdisciplinary Teams

• Documentations

• Professional Etiquette

• Accountability

• Patient Care Coordination

• Communication

• Patient Evaluation

• Critical Thinking

Physical Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice. Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.

• RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four (4) years of their hire date.

• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN). Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree wi