RN Operating Room

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center in Akron, OH is seeking an experienced OR RN to join our outpatient surgery team. You’ll support patients pre- and post-operatively, coordinate with the interdisciplinary care team, and ensure safe, high-quality perioperative care.

The role requires 2–4 years of OR experience, an Ohio RN license, and BLS certification. You’ll document nursing assessments, care plans, and interventions while maintaining aseptic technique and narcotics management per policy.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of Nursing.
• Current Ohio RN license and BLS certification.
• 2–4 years OR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist pre-op patients and family as part of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Assess patient, plan and implement steps around surgery.
• Provide nursing care in the OR and coordinate resource management.
• Document nursing interventions, assessments and outcomes.
• Observe aseptic technique and narcotics management per policy.
• Prioritize work and adapt to changing care needs.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Education

Graduate of a school of Nursing

Job description

Schedule: Full-time | Monday – Friday | Variable

Location: Akron, OH – Outpatient Surgery Center – 3975 Embassy Pkwy | On-Site

What you’ll do:

• Work with the patient being prepped for surgery, their family, and as a member of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Evaluate patient, then plan and implement various steps to, during, and beyond surgery.
• OR RN is responsible through nursing processes for providing and coordinating nursing care, and resource management for patients and families in the operating room.
• The RN OR Is responsible for providing direct patient care to patients and their families by applying and documenting the nursing process, patient assessment, and nursing diagnosis (planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions).
• Compiles total nursing assessment within the initial shift or specific time frame. Assessment includes the following factors: biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational needs and discharge planning;
• Develops and implements a nursing plan of care based on identified nursing diagnosis, patient care needs and standards consistent with the therapies of other disciplines.
• Applies a systematic problem-solving approach in developing, implementing and evaluating nursing plans of care.
• Documents implementation of the plan of care and all nursing interventions. Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care and outcomes, making revisions as appropriate.
• Responsible for observing aseptic technique; for securing necessary instruments, supplies and equipment for surgical procedure in accordance to CCOC policy and the preference of surgeons.
• Responsible for compliance of narcotics management throughout Department.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in providing care in the surgical environment. Documents appropriately all patient care and outcomes.
• Prioritizes work and readily addresses changes in care needs.

What We’re Looking For:

Education: Graduate of a school of Nursing

Experience: Minimum Two (2) to four (4) years of OR experience preferred.

License/Certification: Current license to practice as registered nurse in the State of Ohio. BLS required