Operating Room RN: Flexible Schedule & Impactful Care

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital is seeking an Operating Room Registered Nurse to support patient care in a fast-paced surgical environment. You will collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and staff to prepare rooms, maintain sterile technique, and ensure patient safety throughout the perioperative process.

The role emphasizes patient education, adherence to universal protocols, and leadership in a dynamic team. On-site, benefits and professional growth opportunities are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• RN – Registered Nurse licensure required
• Associate Degree in Nursing required

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures

Skills

Critical thinking

Leadership

Nursing process

Technical skills

Education

RN – Registered Nurse

Associate Degree

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Job description

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital is seeking an Operating Room Registered Nurse to support patient care in a fast-paced surgical environment. You will collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and staff to prepare rooms, maintain sterile technique, and ensure patient safety throughout the perioperative process.

The role emphasizes patient education, adherence to universal protocols, and leadership in a dynamic team. On-site, benefits and professional growth opportunities are highlighted.