Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery PRN

OrthoIndy Northwest; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

OrthoIndy Northwest in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Registered Nurse - Surgery to join the operating room team. The role involves providing nursing care in the OR, assisting surgeons and scrub staff, and handling circulating duties with a focus on patient safety and efficient procedures.

The candidate must have an Associate's Degree in Nursing (BSN preferred), Indiana RN license, and CPR/ACLS certification, with 1–2 years of OR experience and 2–4 years preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred from a nationally accredited nursing program
• 1-2 years of registered nurse surgery experience required; 2-4 years preferred
• Currently licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Indiana required
• CPR, ACLS certifications required

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care in the operating room, assisting the physician and scrub staff during procedures, including circulating duties
• Positioning the patient, assisting anesthesia during induction, prepping the patient, opening sterile packages, documentation
• Operates and maintains OR equipment and supplies
• Supervises and teaches members of the surgical team
• Maintains accurate documentation of nursing care and patient information
• Performs counts of sponge, needle, and sharps per policy
• Manages inventory and records for supplies and medications
• Assists with patient care in pre- and post-operative areas as needed

Skills

Surgical nursing

Circulating duties

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Facility:OrthoIndy Hospital Main, Indianapolis, IN
Department: OIHSurgical Services
Shift Details: PRN weekday shifts. No nights or weekends! PRN requirement is a minimum of three shiftsper six week schedule. Eligibility to participate in our 401Kprogram with generous match after 90 days of service!

Great people are the backbone to great care and patient satisfaction. In return, we’ll have your back—offering our employees a supportive team environment, great benefits, a true work/life balance, and the opportunity to positively impact the quality of life for our patients. Join TEAM OI!

At OrthoIndy, we provide leading-edge bone, joint, spineand muscle care from 22 locations throughout Central Indiana, staying true toour mission and our patients by offering a full range of procedures andtreatment options. We have over 100physicians in our practice and we continue to be one of the most highlyrespected and trusted orthopedic practices in the Midwest. OrthoIndy has received national recognitionfor patient safety and orthopedic excellence and our philosophy is aphysician-owned hospital model where patients experience superior service,safety and patient satisfaction because physicians are involved in every aspectof your care. OrthoIndy is also theofficial orthopedic provider for the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever.

OrthoIndy Hospital Northwest, located in Indianapolis, Indiana,providesoutpatient care and inpatient care, with 10 operating rooms, 2procedure rooms and a 42-bed inpatient unit for patients undergoing moreinvasive procedures, such as disc replacement, spinal fusion or total hip andknee joint replacement. Other services include an urgent care,clinics, pre-op clinic, imaging and physical therapy.

General Statement of Duties:

The Registered Nurse Surgery provides nursing care and services in the operating room; assisting the physician and scrub staff during surgical procedures, including circulating duties, and directing non-professional personnel. Surgery Registered Nurse duties include, but are not limited to positioning the patient, assisting anesthesia during induction, prepping the patient, opening sterile packages, documentation, operating equipment and obtaining necessary supplies.

• Prepares setup, materials, medications, and equipment for cases as needed and assists surgeons in all types of procedures as required. Preps the surgical site using aseptic technique. Maintains operating room and equipment in a functional manner.
  
• Prepares, operates and monitors the use of various systems, equipment, and instrumentation required for the care of patients.
  
• Monitors overall patient care and reports any unusual occurrence, circumstances, or discrepancies to the supervisor.
  
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the health care team, to ensure quality of care.
  
• Performs sponge, needle, and sharp counts according to policy and procedure.
  
• Correctly collects and accurately labels specimens.
  
• Maintains inventory control of supplies and medications, including appropriate records and documentation.
  
• Reviews and verifies patient information, identification, and chart forms.
  
• Supervises and teaches members of the surgical team.
  
• Confines and contains sources of contaminations.
  
• Reviews and revises surgeon’s preference cards and communicates changes to appropriate personnel.
  
• Performs and records the order of Physician’s including administration of medications.
  
• Assists with patient care in the pre and post-operative areas as needed.

Requirements:

• Associate's Degree in Nursingrequired; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferredfrom a nationallyaccredited nursing program
• 1-2 years of registered nurse surgery experience required ; 2-4 years preferred
• Currently licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Indiana required
• CPR, ACLS certifications required

OrthoIndy is an Equal Opportunity Employer