Registered Nurse Operating Room

Ascension; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement: 403(b) plan

Well-being support: EAP, counseling, &

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension is seeking an experienced RN for a Perioperative Speciality role in Indianapolis, IN. The position involves assisting the operating room team, performing scrub and circulating duties, and ensuring patient care before, during, and after procedures.

The role requires nurse licensure and current certifications, with a PRN schedule in the Main OR. As part of Ascension’s Catholic health system, you will work in a supportive environment focused on care, growth, and collaboration with a

Qualifications

• RN licensure required prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Advanced Life Support or BLS within specified timeframes after hire date or transfer date.

Responsibilities

• Performs scrub functions including instrument and supply handling used during procedures.
• Performs circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care before, during and after procedures.
• Directly assists operating physician with surgical tasks including hemostasis, suturing and wound exposure, and patient positioning.
• Prepares operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.

Skills

Scrub functions

Circulating functions

Patient positioning

Surgical assistance

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

• Performs scrub functions including the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure.
• Performs circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure.
• Directly assists operating physician with surgical tasks including hemostasis, suturing and wound exposure as well as patient positioning.
• Prepares operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Indianapolis, IN
• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent
• Department/Specialty: Main OR
• Schedule: PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Performs scrub functions including the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure.
• Performs circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure.
• Directly assists operating physician with surgical tasks including hemostasis, suturing and wound exposure as well as patient positioning.
• Prepares operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • One or more of the following:
    • Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
    • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Preferred Credential(s):
  • Approved Local Exception. Approved Local Exception for TN to add NRP. Do not use if not TN.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Qualifications

• OR Experience is required

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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