RN OR Per Diem


About Legent Health

At Legent Health, our mission is simple yet profound: “To provide first-class health care that puts YOU first.”

Our vision reflects our commitment to excellence: “Through robust physician partnerships, become a nationwide leader in compassionate, quality healthcare focused on the patient and available to everyone.”

Our values, also known as our brand pillars, define how we stay true to our identity in the healthcare industry and the communities we serve. These values are central to everything we do:

  • Respect: We honor the time and trust of both patients and physicians by delivering organized, efficient services that ensure a seamless healthcare experience.
  • Service: We are committed to highly personalized care for patients, their families, and the physicians who serve them, driving optimal outcomes for all.
  • Leadership: We strive to be a trusted leader through innovation, clear communication, and unwavering dedication to excellence across our employees and partners.

Joining Legent Health means being part of a team that lives these principles every day, as we build a future focused on compassionate, quality care.

About the Role

The Operating Room Circulator Nurse will provide care and support to patients before, during and after surgery. OR Nurses also assist the surgeon and the surgical team in their tasks. 

POSITION’S ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Operating Room Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of OR Nurses include (but are not limited to): 

  • Assesses, plans, and evaluates the nursing care needs of the patient before, during and after a surgical procedure. 
  • Provides nursing care to the patient undergoing surgical procedures. 
  • Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients. 
  • Participates in the care of patients receiving conscious sedation. 
  • Carries out physician orders. 
  • Administers prescribed medications, applies dressings, and monitors vital signs. 
  • Assists physician during procedures. 
  • Maintains aseptic techniques and actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique. 
  • Coordinates the operating room with respect to sterility, cleanliness, availability of functioning equipment and supplies. 
  • Ensures the proper handling of specimens. 
  • Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care. 
  • Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems. 
  • Ensures that operating on correct patient and the correct procedure is being performed. 
  • Provides basic, bedside care. 
  • Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol. 
  • Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms. 
  • May prep operating room for patient/procedure. 
  • Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology. 
  • Assists in positioning, responding to comfort/safety of patient. 
  • Provides for accurate care and handling of specimens. 
  • Observes and enforces strict standards of asepsis. 
  • Observes, checks, and monitors all equipment used during surgery to confirm they are running smoothly. 
  • Handles patient documentation. 
  • Inventories/counts all surgery items both pre- and post-surgery. 
  • Selects and handles instruments and supplies used for the operation. 
  • Inventories all items both pre- and post-surgery. 
  • Delivers direct surgical care by assisting physicians. 
  • Helps control bleeding. 
  • Provides wound exposure. 
  • Sutures patients after the surgery. 
  • Float among various clinical services, were qualified and competent. 
  • Provides age and culturally appropriate care. 
  • Orients and mentors new staff members. 
  • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program and holds a current Registered Nursing license, in good standing with the State licensing board. 
  • Current and active CPR certification. 
  • Minimum of three (3) years OR experience. 
  • Cognitive skills as related to the position. 
  • Top Level Customer Service Attitude and Compassion for our Patients and Customers. 

Why Join Legent Health?

Legent Health fosters an environment where team members are empowered to deliver exceptional care while growing professionally within a supportive, values-driven culture.

We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and performance incentives
  • Comprehensive benefits package 
  • Paid time off and wellness programs
  • Career development and training opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Legent Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

I-9 and E-Verify Compliance:
 Employment eligibility will be verified through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system. All applicants must provide valid documentation to establish identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by federal law.

 


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Assists the surgical team during routine and complex operative procedures by functioning in a scrub role or circulating under the direct supervision of a RN, ensuring activities meet the needs of the team. 3. Sets up and prepares rooms with the appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment and cleans rooms or equipment as necessary to ensure the rooms are set up to meet the needs of the surgical procedures. Utilizes basic knowledge of sterile and surgical techniques by practicing aseptic techniques. 4. Serves as a resource in the area of clinical expertise to Surgical Technologist I’s in order to answer any questions and assist with routine situations. 5. Communicates patient data in an accurate, objective manner, to coworkers and management, in order to ensure safe patient care. 6. Maintains a positive working relationship with patients, medical and administrative hospital staff, visiting physicians, visitors, interns, and students to ensure to the personal comfort and safety of patients, and that Operating Room activities meet the needs of users. 7. Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and PHHS. 8. Demonstrates (via surgical practice) knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the Operating Room area. Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice as necessary to ensure proper understanding. 9. Provides training and orientation to new employees and students as required. 10. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field of Surgical Technology by attending in-service training, seminars/workshops, reading professional journals and maintaining certification. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices. Job Accountabilities 1. Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland. 2. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices. 3. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding. Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to our patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.