OR Circulator- RN
Company: Huntsville Memorial Hospital
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Under general supervision of the
Director & the OR Clinical Coordinator, the Perioperative Staff RN
uses the nursing process, collaborates with the physician and
healthcare team in the delivery of care to patients who are
preparing for, have had a surgical or other invasive procedure.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care
appropriate to the patient populations served, as well as the
principles of growth and development as it relates to the different
life cycles. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 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. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, provide,
document and evaluate care. Assessment: Conducts an ongoing and
systematic collection of data, guided by the application of
knowledge of physiological and psychological principles and
experience, and uses the data to establish a nursing diagnosis and
predict outcomes. Nursing Diagnosis and Outcome Identification:
Coordinates and analyzes the assessment data in determining
diagnoses and establishes patient goals based on nursing diagnosis.
Coordinates and plans delivery of nursing care with a
multidisciplinary team and administers appropriate clinical
decisions in the delivery of patient care. Collaborates with the
entire healthcare team to develop a plan of care that prescribes
interventions to attain expected outcomes. Delivers appropriate
care to patients, at a competent level, according to the needs of
the patient and population served. Implements the interventions
identified in the Plan of Care. Evaluates the patient’s progress
toward attainment of outcomes. Effectively communicates with
physicians and other team members. Provides patient/family teaching
based on the needs of each patient and plans ways to meet those
needs. Administers and reconciles medications appropriately.
Adheres to infection prevention protocols. Demonstrates an
understanding of patient rights, including those pertaining to
confidentiality, informed consent and privacy. Demonstrates
adaptability, problem solving and professional behavior at all
times. Participates in a systemic, interdisciplinary, and ongoing
evaluation of programs, process improvement, and desired
client-centered outcomes. Promotes individual professional growth
and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing
education, competence validation; supports department-based goals
which contributed to the success of the organization; serves as
preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff. Maintains
patient confidentiality and appropriate handling of PHI. Actively
participates in survey readiness activities and assures that
department is compliant with all regulatory standards. Abides by
the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct. Maintains a safe work
environment and reports safety concerns appropriately. Performs all
other related duties as assigned. LATITUDE, CONTACTS/INTERACTIONS
All positions of Huntsville Memorial Hospital are part of an
interdisciplinary team, and as such, participate in the care and
service delivery process through effective interaction with other
team members. Primarily interacts with hospital staff, medical
staff, patients, and visitors. Requirements Education: Graduate of
a school of professional nursing. Experience: One year of recent
perioperative nursing experience required. License/Certification:
Current Texas licensure as a Registered Nurse required. Basic Life
Support certification required within 30 days of employment, before
patient care is administered independently. CNOR certification
preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Frequent:
standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling & reaching.
Occasional: sitting, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, &
twisting. Visual and hearing acuity required; Color vision required
for perceiving changes in patients’ skin color and colors of
medicines and solutions. Work is mostly inside, with good
ventilation and comfortable temperature. Must have reliable
transportation and means of communication for on-call demands.
Possible exposure to: toxic/caustic chemicals or detergents, moving
mechanical parts, potential electric shock, radiant energy,
communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens. Benefits Health Care
Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life
Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off Short Term &
Long Term Disability Training & Development Wellness Resources
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