Registered Nurse (RN)OR Circulator

POSITION SUMMARY

Reports to: Director of Surgical Services
FLSA: Non-exemp
 

RN OR CIRCULATOR

Your experience matters

Ashley Regional hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse RN joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

As a Surgery RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

A OR Circulator who excels in this role:

• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical
  treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and
  family.
• Positions and preps patients correctly for procedures, assesses and monitors patient during procedure,
  provides an accounting for all supplies during and after procedure, communicates effectively with physician
  throughout procedures.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge,
  referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age,
  culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Prepares and cleans OR suites, handles and maintains equipment and supplies, sets up sterile supplies for
  procedures, and has patient in surgical suite on time.
• Required to take call.

To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is
similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position. This position description does not restrict the right of management to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities with and without notice.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Certifications: BCLS upon completion of hospital orientation; ACLS and PALS within six months of hire or transfer date to position.

• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Experience: One-year previous experience preferred.

• Licenses: Must have a current Utah state license or Compact License with Utah endorsement 

• Education: Associate's degree required. BSN preferred.

More about Ashley Regional Medical Center

Ashley Regional Medical Center is a is trusted 39-bed acute care hospital, community-focused hospital located in Vernal, Utah, serving patients across northeastern Utah and western Colorado. The facility is a modern, full-service hospital known for delivering high-quality, compassionate care while maintaining the close-knit feel of a rural community hospital. 

The hospital offers a broad range of services, including emergency care, surgical services, imaging, laboratory, women’s services, orthopedics, and inpatient care. Ashley Regional is especially valued for its collaborative clinical teams, supportive leadership, and commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes. It is also a Level IV Trauma Center, a designated Stroke Receiving Facility, and is recognized for its commitment to quality patient care. 

Vernal itself offers an excellent quality of life, with easy access to outdoor recreation such as hiking, fishing, camping, and national parks, while still providing a welcoming small-town atmosphere. Ashley Regional Medical Center plays a vital role in the community and is an attractive place to work for healthcare professionals seeking meaningful work, professional growth, and work-life balance in a beautiful setting. 

EEOC Statement

Ashley Regional is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ashley is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”