RN, Operating Room - Nantucket

Nantucket Cottage Hospital (NCH); Mikas Pond (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nantucket Cottage Hospital (NCH) on Nantucket Island, MA is seeking a perioperative nurse for 100% onsite care. The role covers preoperative assessment, intraoperative care, and perioperative nursing duties with occasional central sterile supply responsibilities.

A CNOR or similar certification is preferred and BC/CPR/AHA credentials are required after hire. The position emphasizes collaboration with the surgical team, adherence to standards, and maintaining complete patient records.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• At least two years of perioperative experience required or preferred.
• Massachusetts RN license required.
• National certification in CNOR/CEN/CCRN preferred.
• BLS/CPR within one week of hire; ACLS/PALS within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient preoperatively and plan care during the surgical intervention.
• Support perioperative nursing and coverage of Central Sterile Supply as needed.
• Assist with scheduled outpatient procedures requiring physician assistance.
• Maintain sterile technique and document perioperative care.
• Communicate with the health care team and maintain patient records.

Skills

OR procedures

On-call readiness

Communication

Stress management

Patient handling

Education

Accredited nursing school

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Aseptic technique

Central Sterile Supply

Job description

100% onsite on Nantucket Island, MA. Day shift with call. Previous operating room experience strongly preferred.

The Perioperative Nurse assesses the patient preoperatively; plans care during the surgical intervention, implements those nursing actions and evaluates the outcomes. This position is responsible for perioperative nursing, coverage of Central Sterile Supply on an as needed basis, and scheduled outpatient procedures requiring assistance by the physician.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates expertise in operating room procedures and can function independently in the performance of other surgical procedures.
• Establishes and implements standards of practice that ensure safe, effective and efficient nursing skills.
• Is able to interpret and comply with JCAHO, OSHA, and other federal and state standards.
• As a perioperative nurse, assesses the patient preoperatively, plans care during the surgical intervention, implements those nursing actions and evaluates the outcomes. Ensures the patient's record is complete with all necessary pre-operative information. Documents.
• Conducts a nursing assessment and develops a plan of care for all patients upon admission.
• Identifies and prioritizes activities that are necessary to meet patient needs.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of intraoperative measures taken, documents them and reassesses to take additional actions as needed.
• Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team.
• Maintains a procedural log as it pertains to the operating room and other units.
• Covers central supply responsibilities in times of illness/vacation and as needed.
• Ensures that appropriate supplies are available and replaced as used/needed.
• Uses proper aseptic and sterilization techniques.
• Assists in the orientation and supervision of other personnel who work in the perioperative setting.
• Highly recommend CNOR certification within two (2) years of assuming position.
• Oversees the operation of the operating room and central supply in the absence of the Perioperative Services manager.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information in accordance with Hospital policy and applicable statutes and regulations.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for the Position

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of current nursing standards of practice required.

Skills:

• Must be able to demonstrate adequate technical skills and judgment to function unsupervised during on-call, other shifts, and weekend hours.

Ability to:

• tactfully communicate with both internal and external customers.
• handle stress and work in emergency situations.
• assist patients on and off equipment.
• move quickly in the event of an emergency.
• stand and walk approximately ninety percent (90%) of shift, with frequent climbing, bending, reaching, stooping, squatting, and helping to lift objects and/or patients ranging from five (5) to three hundred (300) or more pounds.
• use fingers and hands to operate all department-related equipment as described on the Department checklist. Additionally, must use telephone, calculator, fax, computer and other related office equipment.

Credentials and Experience Required

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• At least two (2) years of prior perioperative experience required/preferred.
• Current valid Massachusetts Registered Nurse ("RN") license required.
• National certification in areas of expertise (CNOR, CEN, CCRN, etc.) preferred.
• BLS/CPR certification required within one week of hire. AHA & ARC accepted.
• ACLS and PALS certifications required prior to completion of orientation or within 6 months of hire, whichever occurs first.

Special Requirements

• Must be available to stay overnight should need arise during patient transports off island.
• Must be able to rotate to other units, as assigned.
• Must be willing to work additional shifts, as assigned.
• Must be available to work in the case of a declared Hospital emergency.

Nantucket Cottage Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.