Operating Room Nurse - Experienced

Vetted Solutions; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Relocation support

Job summary

Vetted Solutions in St. Louis, MO is seeking an experienced Operating Room Nurse with 2+ years of perioperative care to provide direct patient care and participate in surgical teams.

You will educate patients, assist with diverse procedures, and ensure safety through careful instrument setup and postoperative care, while contributing to quality initiatives and staff mentorship.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• RN licensure required; CNOR or Periop 101 preferred.
• Experience in scrubbing and circulating for diverse surgical procedures.
• Strong critical thinking, judgment, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families about surgical procedures, expectations, and resources, acting as liaison between physician and patient.
• Demonstrate competence in scrubbing and/or circulating across various surgical specialties.
• Prepare and assist with surgeries using safety techniques and proper instrument setup.
• Maintain patient safety by preventing adverse events, monitoring for complications, and managing operative specimens.
• Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory compliance activities, including mentorship of new staff.

Skills

Scrubbing & circulating

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Patient assessment

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

RN licensure

CNOR or Periop 101 preferred

Job description

Role Overview

Seeking experienced Operating Room Nurses with at least 2+ years of perioperative care expertise to provide direct patient care, assessment, diagnosis, planning, and evaluation within established nursing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families about surgical procedures, expectations, and support resources, acting as a liaison between physician and patient.
• Demonstrate competence in scrubbing and/or circulating across various surgical specialties.
• Prepare and assist with surgeries using safety techniques, ensuring proper setup of instruments and supplies.
• Maintain patient safety by preventing adverse events, monitoring for complications, and managing operative specimens.
• Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory compliance activities, including professional development and mentorship of new staff.

Qualifications & Skills

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• RN licensure required; certification such as CNOR or Periop 101 preferred.
• Experience in scrubbing and circulating for diverse surgical procedures.
• Strong critical thinking, judgment, and communication skills.

Additional Information

• Offerings include competitive compensation, tuition assistance, retirement plans, and relocation support.
• Opportunity to work alongside renowned surgeons and anesthesiologists, handling complex cases with access to advanced technology and treatments.