Operating Room Nurse

Excelsior Orthopaedics, LLP; Town of Amherst (NY); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Excelsior Orthopaedics in Amherst, NY seeks an Operating Room Nurse to provide direct patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures. You will educate patients, circulate or scrub as needed, and collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and techs to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The ideal candidate holds a NYS RN license, at least one year in orthopedic or rehab nursing, BLS, and EMR proficiency (MEDENT preferred).

Qualifications

• Current NYS RN license is required.
• Minimum one year orthopedic or rehabilitation nursing experience.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• EMR experience with MEDENT preferred.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.

Responsabilités

• Conduct thorough preoperative assessments, review medical histories, allergies, and consent.
• Ensure proper patient positioning, sterile draping, and site verification with the surgical team.
• Prepare and maintain surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures.
• Maintain accurate surgical records including medications and patient responses.
• Facilitate communication among surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists.
• Act as patient advocate, monitor safety and infection control during surgery.
• Respond promptly to emergencies or equipment issues.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and ongoing training.

Connaissances

Orthopedic nursing

Rehabilitation nursing

Basic Life Support

EMR experience

Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Formation

NYS Registered Nurse license

Outils

MEDENT

Description du poste

# Operating Room NurseBSC Orthopedics - Amherst, NY 14226## OverviewSalary Range$38.00 - $55.00 HourlyPosition TypeFull Time## Description**Job Summary**Provide direct care for patients before, during, and after surgery and/or surgical procedures. Role also includes responsibilities such as patient education, circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse.**Duties and Responsibilities*** Demonstrate our core values of being patient centered, team focused, service driven, accountable, and innovative every day.* Conduct thorough preoperative assessments of patients, including reviewing medical histories, allergies, and verifying consent.* Ensure that patients are properly positioned, sterilely draped, and receive appropriate surgical site verification in collaboration with the surgical team.* Prepare and maintain surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for each procedure, ensuring sterility and functionality.* Maintain accurate and comprehensive surgical records, including documentation of medications, procedures, and patient responses.* Facilitate effective communication among surgical team members, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists, to ensure a smooth and safe surgical experience.* Act as the patient's advocate during surgery, monitoring their safety, comfort, and adherence to infection control protocols.* Be prepared to respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies, such as equipment malfunctions, changes in patient status, or other unforeseen events.* Ensure compliance with all relevant healthcare regulations, standards, and best practices.* Stay updated on the latest advancements in surgical techniques, equipment, and best practices through ongoing training and education.* Evolve in your role when performing supplemental responsibilities as assigned.## Qualifications**Requirements and Qualifications*** Current NYS Registered Nurse license.* Minimum one year Orthopedic Nursing experience or related Rehabilitation Nursing experience required.* Basic Life Support certification required.* EMR experience required, MEDENT preferred.* Computer skills required with minimum proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.**Physical Demands*** Manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.* Corrected vision and hearing within normal range to observe and communicate with patients, providers, and staff.* Frequent reaching, stooping, squatting, bending, kneeling, and crouching.* Extensive standing and walking required.* Occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds.* Position requires full range of body motion including ability to position and move patients.* Work environment may involve some exposure to hazards/physical risk.*The pay range for this position is determined based on several factors, including the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, training, licenses, designations, and the overall market conditions.**This job description does not state or imply that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only ones required of this position. Team members in this role will be required to perform other job-related duties at the discretion of the employer and**may have additional duties assigned as necessary.**Excelsior Orthopaedics and Buffalo Surgery Center are committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.*