OR RN

Ruby Recruiting; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruby Recruiting is looking for an Operating Room RN to provide nursing care in accordance with established protocols in a 176 bed hospital. The role entails assessing and planning care for patients undergoing surgical procedures in a busy environment.

Qualified candidates must have current RN licensure, BLS & ACLS certifications, and a minimum of 3 years of operating room experience. The position also requires strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an RN.
• BLS & ACLS (American Heart Association).
• Minimum 3 years operating room experience preferred. CNOR Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and evaluate nursing care needs of the patient before, during and after surgical procedures.
• Provide nursing care to the patient undergoing surgical procedures.
• Monitor, record and communicate patient condition utilizing computerized documentation systems.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

ADN required

BSN required or enrolled within 6 months of hire

Job description

OPERATING ROOM RN

SHIFTS: 7a-7p

SUMMARY:

176 bed hospital

10 suites: 2/cvor (2-3 open heart per week), 1/cysto room, 8 General), PACU - 6 bays, Endo - 2 rooms, 3 bays, Outpatient - 20 beds

The Operating Room RN provides nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses, plans and evaluates the nursing care needs of the patient before, during and after a surgical procedure.
• Provides nursing care to the patient undergoing surgical procedures.
• Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients.
• Participates in the care of patients receiving conscious sedation.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Administers prescribed medications, applies dressings, monitors vital signs.
• Assists physician during procedures.
• Maintains aseptic techniques and actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
• Coordinates the operating room with respect to sterility, cleanliness, availability of functioning equipment and supplies.
• Ensures the proper handling of specimens.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an RN.
• BLS & ACLS (American Heart Association).
• Minimum 3 years operating room experience preferred. CNOR Preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 lbs.
• ADN required, BSN required or enrolled within 6 months of hire.

Additional Information

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