Operating Room Nurse

Kaiser Permanente; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 157,597,000 - 197,713,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Largo, MD is seeking an Operating Room Nurse to provide quality patient care as a scrub or circulating nurse across surgical specialties. The role emphasizes planning, directing perioperative care, and maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.

Responsibilities include developing perioperative care plans, coordinating OR team efforts, and reporting to ensure continuity of care.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the standard of care in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the surgical patient.
• Direct the coordination of efforts of the OR team members in perioperative nursing care.
• Develop a perioperative nursing care plan for each surgical patient.
• Ensure a safe supportive environment for staff, physicians, and patients.
• Assemble and communicate appropriate information in reports to maintain continuity of care.
• Maintain current skill and knowledge of surgical procedures and sterile techniques.
• Execute proper use, care, handling, and processing of surgical equipment and supplies.
• Participate in the operating room Quality Assurance program.
• Promote personal and professional growth by participating in continuing education programs.
• Show courtesy, compassion, respect, and adherence to standards in the operating room.

Job description

About This Role

The Operating Room Nurse provides quality patient care in accordance with nursing philosophy and regulatory laws, functioning as a scrub or circulating nurse in various surgical specialties.

Highlights

• Pay: $55 - $69/hour
• Location: Largo, MD
• Facility: Kaiser Permanente
• Schedule: Full Time

What You'll Do

• Utilize the standard of care in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the surgical patient.
• Direct the coordination of efforts of the OR team members in perioperative nursing care.
• Develop a perioperative nursing care plan for each surgical patient.
• Ensure a safe supportive environment for staff, physicians, and patients.
• Assemble and communicate appropriate information in reports to maintain continuity of care.
• Maintain current skill and knowledge of surgical procedures and sterile techniques.
• Execute proper use, care, handling, and processing of surgical equipment and supplies.
• Participate in the operating room Quality Assurance program.
• Promote personal and professional growth by participating in continuing education programs.
• Show courtesy, compassion, respect, and adherence to standards in the operating room.

Requirements

• Education: Not specified
• Experience: Not specified
• Licenses & Certifications: Not specified

About Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on providing high-quality services and improving the health of the communities they serve.