Operating Room RN – Patient Safety & Sterile Instrument Prep

Brown University Health; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Fall River, MA seeks an Operating Room RN to oversee patient care in the OR, uphold safety standards, and coordinate instrumentation for procedures. The role emphasizes Universal Protocol adherence, sterili zation, and effective teamwork within perioperative services.

The successful candidate will have an Associate’s degree, RN license, BLS, and ACLS within 6 months, with 1–5 years of OR experience preferred. Day shifts on a rotating call schedule are typical.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required; RN license and BLS required.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire; knowledge of aseptic technique and infection control.
• Proficient in sterilization processes, Spaulding Classification, and Universal Protocol.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates respect and regard for patient dignity and privacy.
• Maintain surgeon preference cards and anticipate surgeon needs.
• Assess and document patient status; ensure intraoperative safety in circulating and scrub roles.
• Ensure all equipment is available and functioning; process instruments.
• Participate in committees and precept new hires; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Infection control

Sterilization

Instrument processing

Steam sterilizers

Spaulding Classification

AORN standards

Universal Protocol

OR experience

Education

Associates Degree

RN licensure

BLS certification

ACLS within 6 months

Job description

Brown University Health in Fall River, MA seeks an Operating Room RN to oversee patient care in the OR, uphold safety standards, and coordinate instrumentation for procedures. The role emphasizes Universal Protocol adherence, sterili zation, and effective teamwork within perioperative services.

The successful candidate will have an Associate’s degree, RN license, BLS, and ACLS within 6 months, with 1–5 years of OR experience preferred. Day shifts on a rotating call schedule are typical.