Operating Room RN: Elevate Patient Care & Team Excellence

Brown Medicine; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The operating room RN at Brown University Health oversees the care and safety of patients in the operating room, ensuring equipment and instrumentation are ready and compliant with safety standards. The role includes sterile processing and adherence to the Universal Protocol, with a focus on teamwork and patient-centered care.

Hours include 3-12 hour shifts with rotating call; location is Saint Annes Hospital, Fall River, MA.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years’ prior OR experience preferred.
• Aseptic technique, infection control, sterilization, instrumentation.
• Spaulding Classification knowledge.
• AORN Standards and Universal Protocol knowledge.
• Prioritizing OR equipment needs.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates respect and regard for patient dignity and environment.
• Communicates effectively with diverse internal and external customers.
• Anticipates surgeon needs and maintains preference cards.
• Performs intraoperative patient assessment and safety.
• Ensures equipment is available and functional.
• Processes instruments and handles specimens.
• Participates in committees and educates new hires.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Associates Degree

BSN preferred

RN license

BLS required

ACLS within 6 months

Job description

The operating room RN at Brown University Health oversees the care and safety of patients in the operating room, ensuring equipment and instrumentation are ready and compliant with safety standards. The role includes sterile processing and adherence to the Universal Protocol, with a focus on teamwork and patient-centered care.

Hours include 3-12 hour shifts with rotating call; location is Saint Annes Hospital, Fall River, MA.