Orthopedic OR Nurse - Perioperative Care Leader

Mary Dickson; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 48,216 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health, part of Optum, is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Operating Room. You will assess patient status, develop perioperative plans and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality perioperative care.

Ideal candidates have RN licensure, BLS/ACLS/PALS as applicable, and an OR or medical/surgical background. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, safety, and alignment with our seven core values.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• One year of OR and/or medical/surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Current state nursing licensure to practice in good standing.
• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BLS certification.
• Successful completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of employment or documentation of current ACLS certification.
• Successful completion of Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) if pediatric care is included in facility scope within 90 days of employment or documentation of current PALS certification.
• Specialty certification in Perioperative Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• We are actively hiring for an Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room.
• Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA.
• Assess patient status throughout the perioperative episode of care.
• Develop an individualized perioperative patient plan of care.
• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning perioperative patient care.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Perioperative nursing

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

SCA Health, part of Optum, is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Operating Room. You will assess patient status, develop perioperative plans and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality perioperative care.

Ideal candidates have RN licensure, BLS/ACLS/PALS as applicable, and an OR or medical/surgical background. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, safety, and alignment with our seven core values.