Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Compunnel, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room to provide comprehensive perioperative care for surgical patients. The role includes collaborating with surgical teams, applying sterile techniques, and ensuring patient safety. Candidates should be experienced in cardiac surgery, comfortable in high-pressure environments, and hold relevant certifications including BLS and ACLS.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Cardiac Surgery experience required.
• Comfort with circulating and/or scrubbing in the operating room.
• Experience in a Level 1 trauma setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative care for surgical patients during all surgical phases.
• Assist surgeons, applying sterile techniques and managing instruments.
• Collaborate with the surgical team for effective post-operative care.

Skills

Patient Care

Surgical Assistance

Sterile Technique

Collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

The Registered Nurse in the Operating Room provides perioperative care to surgical patients in recovery, procedure, and operating rooms. This role involves preparing and assisting patients for surgery, stocking operating rooms, applying sterile techniques, and collaborating with surgical teams to ensure patient safety and successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide perioperative care for surgical patients in recovery, procedure, and operating rooms.
• Stock operating rooms with sterile surgical equipment, linens, and supplies to ensure readiness for procedures.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans tailored to the needs of surgical patients.
• Prepare patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting the areas to be operated on.
• Assist surgeons during surgical procedures, ensuring efficient workflow and patient safety.
• Apply sterile techniques in handling medical instruments and equipment throughout the surgical process (pre-, during, and post-surgery).
• Collaborate with the surgical team and other medical professionals to manage patient medication and post-surgery care.
• Update patient files and medical records accurately to reflect the surgical process and post-operative care.
• Assist with ordering, maintaining, and safely storing surgical equipment and supplies.
• Provide patients with post-surgery care instructions and address any questions or concerns they may have.

Required Experience:

• 2+ years of Cardiac Surgery experience required.
• Comfort with circulating and/or scrubbing in the operating room.

Required Qualifications:

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Registered Nurse (RN) license

Other Requirements:

• Updated resume
• Copy of COVID vaccine with booster

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a Level 1 trauma setting is preferred.