The Operating Room Nurse plays a vital role in delivering optimal care to patients throughout their surgical experience. This position requires collaboration with all members of the healthcare team while maintaining a supportive and caring environment. The nurse will be responsible for assessing patient needs, mitigating risks, and ensuring the safety and efficacy of operations.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and complete patient needs assessments to provide comprehensive care before, during, and after surgical procedures.
- Maintain a friendly and positive attitude towards patients, physicians, and staff.
- Ensures proper availability and functioning of supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedures.
- Assist in patient education across all phases of their surgical experience.
- Supervise nursing activities and guide other staff members during their orientation process.
- Adhere to sterile techniques while assisting with surgical procedures and maintain disinfection of equipment.
- Perform safety checks on critical equipment, including Defibrillators.
- Accountable for safe and accurate drug administration and IV procedures.
- Participate in quality studies within the organization and contribute to performance improvement initiatives.
- Remain prepared for emergency situations and execute emergency procedures as necessary.
Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution (Bachelor’s preferred) with at least one year of surgical experience.
- Current BLS certification.
- Current ACLS/PALS certification (to be obtained within six months of hire).
- CNOR certification and AORN professional affiliation preferred.
Schedule
This is a full-time position.
Why ARMStaffing?
At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:
- Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
- Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
- Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
- 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
- Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
- Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more
We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:
- SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
- SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
- Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
- Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
- We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!
Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!
City
Grand Junction
State
CO
81505
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