Operating Room Registered Nurse

Health Here; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Here is seeking a Perioperative Nurse to provide safe, evidence-based care throughout the surgical process in Savannah, GA. The role includes preoperative assessment, site verification, and intraoperative monitoring, with emphasis on patient/family education and teamwork with surgeons.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license with perioperative competency and demonstrates strong assessment, emergency response, and communication skills to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment,

Qualifications

• Registered nursing credentials with perioperative competency.
• Strong clinical assessment and emergency response skills.
• Knowledge of surgical safety standards and perioperative protocols.
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Availability for on-call duties outside business hours.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients preoperatively and prepare them for procedures.
• Verify surgical sites and ensure correct patient/procedure readiness.
• Monitor patients during the perioperative period and respond promptly to emergencies.
• Provide patient and family education regarding procedures, recovery, and care instructions.
• Document nursing care accurately and maintain required clinical records.
• Collaborate with surgeons and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and support best practices.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Clinical assessment

Emergency response

Communication with patients

Team collaboration

On-call duties

Education

RN license

Job description

Perioperative Nurse

provides safe, evidence-based care throughout the surgical process.

• Assess patients preoperatively and prepare them for procedures.
• Verify surgical sites and ensure correct patient/procedure readiness.
• Monitor patients during the perioperative period and respond promptly to emergencies.
• Provide patient and family education regarding procedures, recovery, and care instructions.
• Document nursing care accurately and maintain required clinical records.
• Collaborate with surgeons and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and support best practices.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered nursing credentials and perioperative nursing competency.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and emergency response skills.
• Thorough knowledge of surgical safety standards and perioperative protocols.
• Effective communication and patient/family education skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Ability to perform selected non-business-hour on-call duties.