Part Time Operating Room Nurse

Buffalo-Surgery-Center; Eggertsville (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Buffalo Surgery Center in Amherst, NY is seeking a part-time Operating Room Nurse to provide direct perioperative care before, during, and after procedures. The role includes patient education, circulating/scrub responsibilities, and collaboration with the surgical team.

The ideal candidate holds a NYS RN license, has OR experience, and is BLS certified. Proficiency with MEDENT EMR and MS Office tools is expected. Apply to join a patient-centered, safety-focused team.

Qualifications

• Current NYS Registered Nurse license.
• Minimum one year Operating Room experience.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• EMR experience required, MEDENT preferred.
• Computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate patient-centered, team-focused, service-driven care.
• Conduct thorough preoperative assessments including histories and allergies.
• Ensure proper patient positioning, sterile draping and site verification with the team.
• Prepare and maintain instruments, equipment, and supplies, ensuring sterility.
• Maintain accurate surgical records including meds and patient responses.
• Foster effective communication among surgeons, anesthesiologists and staff.
• Advocate for patient safety, comfort and infection control compliance.
• Respond swiftly to emergencies and equipment or patient status changes.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and best practices.
• Stay updated on surgical techniques and equipment through training.

Skills

Operating Room experience

Basic Life Support

EMR experience

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Education

NYS Registered Nurse license

Tools

MEDENT EMR

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: BSC Orthopedics - Amherst, NY 14226

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $38.00 - $55.00 Hourly

Job Summary

Provide direct care for patients before, during, and after surgery and/or surgical procedures. Role also includes responsibilities such as patient education, circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate our core values of being patient centered, team focused, service driven, accountable, and innovative every day.
• Conduct thorough preoperative assessments of patients, including reviewing medical histories, allergies, and verifying consent.
• Ensure that patients are properly positioned, sterilely draped, and receive appropriate surgical site verification in collaboration with the surgical team.
• Prepare and maintain surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for each procedure, ensuring sterility and functionality.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive surgical records, including documentation of medications, procedures, and patient responses.
• Facilitate effective communication among surgical team members, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists, to ensure a smooth and safe surgical experience.
• Act as the patient's advocate during surgery, monitoring their safety, comfort, and adherence to infection control protocols.
• Be prepared to respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies, such as equipment malfunctions, changes in patient status, or other unforeseen events.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant healthcare regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in surgical techniques, equipment, and best practices through ongoing training and education.
• Evolve in your role when performing supplemental responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Current NYS Registered Nurse license.
• Minimum one year Operating Room experience.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• EMR experience required, MEDENT preferred.
• Computer skills required with minimum proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Physical Demands

• Manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Corrected vision and hearing within normal range to observe and communicate with patients, providers, and staff.
• Frequent reaching, stooping, squatting, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Extensive standing and walking required.
• Occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Position requires full range of body motion including ability to position and move patients.
• Work environment may involve some exposure to hazards/physical risk.

The pay range for this position is determined based on several factors, including the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, training, licenses, designations, and the overall market conditions.

This job description does not state or imply that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only ones required of this position. Team members in this role will be required to perform other job-related duties at the discretion of the employer and may have additional duties assigned as necessary.

Excelsior Orthopaedics and Buffalo Surgery Center are committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.