We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive perioperative care to surgical patients. This role involves assessing, planning, and implementing nursing care before, during, and after surgery. OR RNs may serve in multiple capacities, including as a circulating nurse (outside the sterile field) and a scrub nurse (within the sterile field). This position also involves patient education and coordination with surgical teams to ensure safe, high-quality care in an acute care setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care before, during, and after surgery
- Serve as a circulating nurse by managing the overall nursing care in the operating room and maintaining a safe, sterile environment
- Function as a scrub nurse by preparing and passing instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures
- Educate patients and families on surgical procedures and post-operative care
- Collaborate with surgical team members including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists
- Monitor patient vitals, administer medications, and respond to changes in patient condition during surgery
- Ensure adherence to infection control and safety standards
- Accurately document nursing assessments and interventions in patient medical records
Required Qualifications- Minimum of 24 months of recent experience in an acute care surgery setting
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work in high-pressure, fast-paced surgical environments
Preferred Qualifications- Experience in both scrub and circulating nurse roles
- Familiarity with a variety of surgical procedures and specialties
- Prior experience in educating patients and families pre/post-surgery
Certifications (if any)- BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – Required