Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room (OR) – FlexStaff

IntelliResume; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Operating Room, FlexStaff, to provide comprehensive nursing care in a fast-paced OR. You will focus on patient assessment, care coordination, and effective communication with the surgical team.

Requires an Associate’s Degree in Nursing; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred. 1–2 years of related OR nursing experience, NY license, and BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• Active New York RN license (Registered Professional Nurse)
• BLS certification is required
• 1–2 years of professional nursing experience in the operating room or related specialty

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient’s physiologic health status.
• Conduct patient interviews and explain policies and procedures.
• Assess gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and neurological health status.
• Determine mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition.
• Assess level of pain and pain management.
• Communicate and document patient’s physiologic health status and plan of care.
• Elicit perception of medical/nursing care and expectations.
• Develop criteria for measurement of patient outcomes.
• Formulate the plan of care and establish priorities.
• Implement the plan of care and maintain constant vigilance over patient care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Documentation

Team communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room (OR) – FlexStaff at Northwell Health is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients in the operating room setting. This role is ideal for experienced nurses who excel in a fast-paced environment and are skilled in patient assessment and care coordination.

Highlights

• Location: New York, NY
• Facility: Northwell Health
• Schedule: Full-Time

What You'll Do

• Assess the patient’s physiologic health status.
• Conduct patient interviews and explain policies and procedures.
• Assess gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and neurological health status.
• Determine mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition.
• Assess level of pain and pain management.
• Communicate and document patient’s physiologic health status and plan of care.
• Elicit perception of medical/nursing care and expectations.
• Develop criteria for measurement of patient outcomes.
• Formulate the plan of care and establish priorities.
• Implement the plan of care and maintain constant vigilance over patient care.

Requirements

• Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of professional nursing experience in the related specialty.
• Licenses & Certifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required. BLS certification required, plus specialized certifications as needed.

About Northwell Health

Northwell Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on innovative practices and a collaborative environment to enhance the health and well-being of the communities they serve.