Job Summary To act as patient advocate, providing continuity of care designed to meet individual patient needs through collaboration with other members of the health care team.

The Circulating

Nurse will assess the perioperative needs of individual patients including but not limited to adult, pediatric, neonatal and adolescent patients. Dental insurance ~ Health insurance ~ Licensure as a Registered Nurse. 1.3 Determine a plan of care based on individual needs. ~Validates correct position for procedure and positions patient for safe functional alignment, exposure of surgical site and to provide physical support. ~ Housekeeping duties per OR housekeeping policies. ~ Complies with hospital practice standards regarding competent performance duties. ~ Performs duties of waived and specific non-waived laboratory testing to include pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic phases of testing. This includes specimen collection and processing, instrument operating and quality controls, evaluation and documentation of test results and notification of physician of any critical results. ~ Adheres to strictest confidentiality in dealing with patients, families, hospital personnel, and the public. ~ Creates a safe environment in which surgery may take place.



~ Adheres strictly to facility's policy regarding Immediate Use Sterilization. ~ Helps provide cost effective patient care. ~ Implements principles of medical and surgical asepsis in accordance with recognized national standards and hospital specific policies and procedures.. ~ Supports other hospital personnel in the performance of their duties. ~ Maintains a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA guidelines and infection control standards. ~ Attends 100% of department meetings or documents review of materials presented. ~ Functions as a team member following the rules of engagement of the department and hospital. ~ Follows hospital and departmental safety policies and procedures. ~ Informs front desk of progress and Post Anesthesia Care Unit, other facility unit and/or front desk prior to transfer. ~ use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls;

Compensation: $28.60 - $44.00 per hour We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

📌 Registered Nurse Circulator (La Mancha)
🏢 CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital
📍 La Mancha