RN - OR

Cynet Health; La Junta (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a qualified OR Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week contract in La Junta, CO. The role requires experience in the operating room, current RN licensure, and BLS/ACLS certifications.

The RN will support pediatric through geriatric patients, ensuring patient safety and high-quality surgical care. Responsibilities include assisting with OR equipment, positioning and monitoring patients, and maintaining sterile technique.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in state of practice.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• 2–3 years OR experience required.
• Minimum 1 year clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in the surgical environment across pediatric to geriatric patients.
• Assists with maintenance and readiness of surgical equipment and inventory.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and communicates with the OR team.
• Ensures correct prep, draping, asepsis, and documentation for procedures.

Skills

RN

Operating Room

Circulating nurse

Education

Registered Nurse License

Job description

RN - OR

Profession: RN

Specialty: Operating Room

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: Minimum of 1 year

License: Current Registered Nurse License in state of practice

Certifications: Current BLS and ACLS certification

Must-Have: 2-3 years of OR experience

Description:The Surgical Nurse provides direct patient care to pediatric through geriatric populations.This role addresses the psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment.Assists with the maintenance of surgical equipment and inventory.Participates in performance improvement activities.Assesses the operating room for equipment functioning and readiness.Obtains supplies for individual cases and ensures all appropriate needs of the surgical operating team are met.Monitors, positions, and assists patients during procedures.

Demonstrates competency in the following areas:Approaches patients in a kind, gentle, and friendly manner.Responds to patients in appropriate behavior in a therapeutic manner.Takes appropriate actions and documents in response to manifested anxiety and distress.Gives patient explanations and verbal reassurances consistently.Adapts procedures for treatment to meet individual needs of patients across all age groups.Identifies physical symptoms and changes and takes appropriate action in a timely manner.Demonstrates the ability to assess the cardio-respiratory system for changes and provides appropriate treatment.Directs and assists in the maintenance and handling of special equipment and instruments.Observes behavior and physiologic changes due to medications, takes appropriate actions, and documents.Positions patients safely; pads and protects bony prominences.Preps and drapes patients correctly for all procedures.Carries out medical/surgical asepsis during treatments and special procedures.Demonstrates competence in preparing and cleaning OR suites before, between, and after terminal cases based on Universal Precautions.Carries out established techniques for the safe administration of medications and parenteral fluids according to policies and procedures.Coordinates and supervises patient care; gives explanations and teaching to patient/family as necessary.Demonstrates knowledge of anesthetic drugs, actions, and side effects.Protects patients' sensitivities and right to privacy.Is able to open sterile supplies and set up for procedures.Demonstrates thorough knowledge of location, care, and operation of all surgical equipment.Accurately records, handles, and labels specimens; demonstrates care of specimens.Ensures pre-op checklist is complete before the patient is taken into the surgical suite.Is consistently ready and prepared for assigned cases and has the patient in the surgical suite five minutes before the scheduled time.Responds appropriately to patients in emergency or physically distressful situations.Assessment and reassessment of the patient are clearly and concisely communicated in charting.Documentation meets current standards, policies, and procedures and is completed within the shift.Effectively communicates with the physician in accounting for all sponges, needles, and instruments during and after the procedure and documents in the appropriate area.Communicates lab/imaging services reports to surgeons during the procedure.Gives thorough report of patient's intra-operative condition to the recovery room nurse.Establishes and maintains effective communication and good working relationships with coworkers for the patient's benefit.Demonstrates thorough knowledge of instrument processing, sterilization, and biological monitoring.Actively participates in instrument processing as schedule allows.Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of dysrhythmias followed by appropriate treatment.Is able to perform all duties of a circulating nurse.Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain a steady level of productivity; self-motivated.Organizes and manages activities and time; does not waste time.Understands and assists in implementing core measures.

Professional Requirements:Meets dress code standards for the department; adheres to department policy.Completes annual educational requirements.Maintains regulatory requirements.Reports to work on time and as scheduled; ready to receive assignment at the beginning of the shift.Minimal absenteeism is expected.Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly.Attends at least one scheduled Nursing Education Day and department in-services scheduled.Attends quarterly staff meetings; reads all monthly staff meeting minutes.Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.Ensures confidentiality of patient records.Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department.Completes in-services and returns them in a timely fashion.Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

Regulatory Requirements:Current Registered Nurse License in state of practice.Current BLS certification.ACLS certification within