Perioperative RN: Scrub & Circulate, Day Shift

Lifespan; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 101,894,000 - 171,896,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Providence, RI is seeking a perioperative nurse to work in the Operating Room as scrub or circulating nurse and provide post-anesthesia care as assigned.

The position requires RI RN licensure, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and up to one year of related perioperative experience. Strong sterile technique, clinical judgment, and patient advocacy are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensure as RN in Rhode Island by the RI Board of Nursing.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure to practice as an RN in Rhode Island.

Responsibilities

• Render professional nursing care in the peri-operative area including chart review, meds administration, IVs, ECG, venipuncture, and sterile techniques.
• Assist during surgical procedures as scrub or circulating nurse and prepare instruments and supplies.
• Admit and monitor post-anesthesia patients, document care and notify physicians as needed.
• Continuously observe patient status, manage vital signs, ventilation, and notify surgeon/anesthesiologist.
• Participate in nursing care planning and provide guidance to junior staff when requested.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Clinical judgment

Lifespan care

Education

Registered Nurse licensure (RI)

Job description

Brown University Health in Providence, RI is seeking a perioperative nurse to work in the Operating Room as scrub or circulating nurse and provide post-anesthesia care as assigned.

The position requires RI RN licensure, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and up to one year of related perioperative experience. Strong sterile technique, clinical judgment, and patient advocacy are essential.