Operating Room Registered Nurse

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking an experienced RN in our operating room to support transplant surgeries in an academic health setting. You will provide expert perioperative nursing care for complex procedures from patient prep to postoperative handoffs.

The role emphasizes sterile technique, hemodynamic monitoring, collaboration with surgeons and anesthesia, and contributions to evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• RN with perioperative/OR experience.
• Strong clinical judgment for complex transplant cases.
• Proficient in sterile technique and perioperative safety.
• Strong hemodynamic monitoring skills.
• Excellent cross-team communication.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and prepare them for surgical procedures.
• Maintain a sterile field and infection control standards.
• Assist surgeons and anesthesia during procedures.
• Monitor hemodynamic status and respond to intraoperative changes.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support safe handoffs.
• Contribute to evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

RN perioperative

Clinical judgement

Sterile technique

Hemodynamic monitoring

Team communication

Job description

RN - Operating Room Transplant Nurse

Provide expert

RN - Operating Room Transplant Nurse

Provide expert perioperative nursing care for complex transplant surgeries in an academic health setting.

Key Duties

• Assess patients and prepare them for surgical procedures
• Maintain a sterile field and ensure infection control standards are followed
• Assist surgeons and anesthesia during procedures
• Monitor hemodynamic status and respond to intraoperative changes
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support safe, effective handoffs
• Contribute to evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Nurse (RN) with perioperative/OR experience
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage complex transplant cases
• Proficiency in maintaining sterile technique and perioperative safety
• Strong patient monitoring skills, particularly hemodynamic assessment
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate clearly across the care team