Operating Room Nurse - Inova Oakville ASC

Inova Oakville Ambulatory Surg; Alexandria (VA); In loco; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

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Life & Disability Insurance

401k Retirement Program with company‑m

Paid Time Off Program

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

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Inova Oakville Surgery Center is hiring both Full-time and PRN Operating Room Registered Nurses to join our ambulatory facility in Virginia. The OR RN delivers expert, compassionate care with a focus on patients and families, collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure safe outcomes.

The role covers circulating duties, sterile technique, documentation, and teamwork, with opportunities for growth and professional development in a busy outpatient setting.

Competenze

• Experience: At least one year of progressive experience as a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room (OR).
• Licensure: Current Registered Nurse licensure or eligibility for licensure in Virginia, or an active multi-state RN license.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at start; ACLS certification optional and can be obtained within six months, as applicable to ASC location.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Mansioni

• Circulating RN: Preoperative patient preparation, verify identity, surgical site and consent; provide emotional support; OR setup; patient safety and positioning; documentation; collaboration with surgical team; specimen management; environmental monitoring; instrument counts.
• Additional duties: Prepare sterile field, hand instruments, manage specimens, maintain aseptic technique, post-procedure cleanup.

Conoscenze

OR Nursing

RN Licensure

BLS Certification

Patient Communication

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We are currently hiring both Full-time & PRN Operating Room Registered Nurses to join our team.

Inova Oakville Surgery Center is a full service ambulatory outpatient facility. We are licensed, Medicare certified, and AAAHC accredited.We provide cost-effective outpatient services using modern, state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and caring environment by highly-skilled, compassionate staff.

The Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse delivers expert and compassionate clinical care and coordination, focusing on patients, families, and healthcare teams. By providing safe, holistic, and individualized care, the nurse ensures all interactions are centered on patient and caregiver needs, including education throughout the care continuum. The nurse communicates effectively and collaborates respectfully with other clinical disciplines, utilizing an integrated approach to achieve optimal patient outcomes. This role also empowers patients and enhances clinical and financial quality through strong relationships and knowledge access.

Responsibilities:

Circulating RN:

• Preoperative Patient Preparation: Verify patient identity, surgical site, and procedure, and ensure informed consent is completed. Provide emotional support to the patient and family members
• Operating Room Setup: Arrange and prepare the operating room with all necessary equipment and supplies, adjusting as needed to ensure smooth workflow
• Patient Safety and Positioning: Assist in positioning the patient safely and comfortably for the procedure, ensuring any devices or supports are securely in place
• Documentation: Accurately document the procedure, including times, personnel present, supplies used, and any critical events or changes during surgery
• Collaboration and Communication: Serve as a liaison between the surgical team and other departments, relaying messages or acquiring additional supplies or equipment as needed.
• Specimen Management: Receive specimens from the scrubbed team member, label them accurately, and transport them to the appropriate department for processing
• Environmental Monitoring: Monitor for and maintain a safe, sterile environment, check functionality of lighting, temperature, and equipment setup as necessary to support the procedure
• Instrument Counts: Perform counts of sponges, needles, and instruments with the scrubbed team member to ensure none are retained in the patient

The incumbent may also be assigned the following duties and responsibilities depending upon his/her level of experience and the needs of the unit:

• Preparation of the Sterile Field: Set up and maintain the sterile field, ensuring all instruments and supplies are ready and organized for the procedure
• Instrument Management: Hand instruments, sponges, and other sterile supplies to the surgeon and surgical assistants as needed, anticipating their needs throughout the procedure
• Specimen Handling: Collect, label, and handle specimens as directed by the surgeon, maintaining sterility and adhering to proper protocols
• Aseptic Technique: Maintain strict aseptic technique throughout the procedure, ensuring a sterile environment to prevent infection
• Post-Procedure Cleanup: Assist in cleaning and organizing instruments and equipment after the procedure, ensuring everything is accounted for and ready for sterilization

Qualifications:

• Experience: At least one year of progressive experience as a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room (OR)
• Licensure: Current Registered Nurse licensure or eligibility for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or an active multi-state Registered Nurse license
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon start; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is optional and can be obtained within six months of hire, as applicable per ASC location
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Life & Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Program with company match
• Paid Time Off Program and Holiday Pay
• TuitionReimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance