Registered Nurse, Main Operating Room

Care New England; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England is seeking an experienced perioperative nurse to direct patient care during intraoperative procedures in Rhode Island. You will ensure adherence to AORN standards, collaborate with surgeons and staff, and maintain strict aseptic practices.

The role requires an accredited nursing program graduate with at least three years of related experience, RI RN licensure, and a BLS certification. Join a multidisciplinary health system committed to high-quality patient outcomes and ongoing

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of three years of job-related experience.
• RI State Licensure and BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under approved protocol and adjust nursing care as needed.
• Assess patient information; develop plan of care.
• Prepare and test equipment before procedures.
• Administer patient support and/or teaching prior to anesthesia induction.
• Monitor patient needs during surgery and collaborate with team.
• Document all significant information reflecting the care plan.
• Maintain aseptic techniques and report deviations.
• Communicate with physicians and other departments to ensure continuity of care.
• Prepare for continuing care after discharge.
• Pursue professional development through seminars, in-services, or journals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Direct patient care

Intraoperative monitoring

Aseptic technique

Team communication

Clinical documentation

Professional development

Education

RN Nursing Degree

RI RN Licensure

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for directing patient care during surgical procedures according to the AORN standards of care, specifically during the intraoperative phase of surgical procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 1. Provide direct patient care under an approved protocol. Evaluate outcomes and adjust nursing care processes as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
• 2. Assess patient information; develop plan of care to meet need of patient.
• 3. Prepare and test equipment in advance of specific surgical procedures.
• 4. Administer patient support and/or teaching prior to anesthesia induction.
• 5. Monitor the surgical needs of the patient and participate as a team member to achieve outcomes.
• 6. Document all significant information reflecting patient care plan.
• 7. Maintain aseptic techniques and report deviations from standards and nursing practices.
• 8. Communicate with physicians and other departments to consult on patient status and to ensure continuity of care.
• 9. Prepare for continuing care of patient following discharge.
• 10. Assume responsibility for own professional development, setting goals and striving to achieve them through available resources, such as attending seminars, inservices and/or reading journals.
• 11. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited nursing program and a minimum of three years job-related experience or equivalent is required. RI State Licensure is also required. BLS required.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE)and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.