RN OR Trauma

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Inc. in Albany, GA is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room to provide professional perioperative care. The role includes assessing patients, planning and implementing care, and evaluating outcomes in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate's Degree in Nursing and an active Georgia RN license, with BLS, ACLS within 1 year of hire, and CNOR within 1 year of hire requested. Full-time, day shift.

Qualifications

• Assesses patient data and develops care plans in perioperative settings.
• Demonstrates strong teamwork with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and OR staff.
• Applies evidence-based practice and AORN standards to nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care for surgical patients.
• Pulls cases according to doctor preference cards and ensures instruments are available.
• Maintains knowledge of surgical procedures and anticipates surgeon needs.
• Verifies supplies, implants and instruments prior to procedures.
• Documents nursing care and communicates changes to team.

Skills

Critical thinking

Surgical teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Job description

Job Number: 33895 Location: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Street Address: 417 W 3rd Ave City, State: Albany, Georgia Zip Code: 31701 Department: PPMH OPERATING ROOM Shift: First Shift Job Type: Full time Posted Date: 2026-04-07

Job Description Summary

Description: JOB SUMMARY Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients according to established standards and practices. Duties include assessment of patients, developing plan of care, implementing the plan of care and evaluating plan of care. Position requires a high quality of care in order to meet the Hospital's core mission. Demonstrate knowledge and execute AORN standards and recommendations. Pull cases according to doctor preference cards. Maintain knowledge of surgical procedures. Anticipate needs of surgeon. Review picklist/ preference cards and make updates. Represents Phoebe values and role models leadership characteristics. Follow standard work and policies of Phoebe Health system. Facilitate cases to include verifies all supplies, implants and instruments are available. Meets or exceeds surgeon's expectations. Meets or exceeds surgeon's expectations for all Procedures to include Ortho and Neuro and more. Verifies team members skill set.

EDUCATION

Associate's Degree from a state accredited School of Professional Nursing (Required) Bachelor's Degree from a state accredited School of Professional Nursing in from a state accredited School of Professional Nursing (Preferred)

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license (Required) Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year of hire (Required) Achieve CNOR Certification within 1 year of hire (Required)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS

Collects data in a systematic and ongoing process Issues are identified and diagnoses are developed based on assessment data. Prioritizes data collection based on the patient's condition and needs. Identifies expected outcomes and plan based on diagnoses or issues.

CARE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION

Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses. Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team. Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner. Documents implementation and includes changes or omissions of the identified plan. Consults with healthcare providers and makes referrals as appropriate. Utilizes appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan.

DOCUMENTATION

Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion. Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc. Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users. Uses correct terminology. Conforms to required style and format.

OUTCOMES AND EVALUATIONS

Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care. Involves patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes. Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient. Includes the patient and others involved in the care in the evaluation process. Evaluates the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes. Documents the results of the evaluation.

RN - QUALITY

Uses the results of quality improvement activities in nursing practice. Uses creativity and innovation in nursing practice to improve care delivery. Incorporates evidence based knowledge to initiate change in nursing practice. Participates in quality improvement activities.

RN - NURSING ANA CODE OF ETHICS

Accountable for individual practice and delegation to provide optimum care. Practices with compassion and respect. Primary commitment is to advocate for the patient, family and community. Assures patient safety through competency and growth of self and others. Contributes to a healthy work environment through shared decision making. Collaborates with other health professionals to meet healthcare need.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines. Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization. Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures. Maintains current Knowledge in present areas of responsibility to include any specialty certification requirements (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs). Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time. Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills. Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

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