SAH Registered Nurse OR

SAH Brown University Health Fall River; United States; On-site; USD 49,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Fall River is seeking an operating room registered nurse to oversee the OR, ensure equipment readiness, and uphold Universal Protocol for patient safety. The role includes instrument processing, case cart preparation, and collaboration with the perioperative team.

The RN will participate in sterilization, disinfection, and instrument processing, while supporting the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence in daily practice.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required; BSN preferred.
• RN license and BLS required; ACLS within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect to differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.
• Anticipates surgeon needs and maintains surgeon preference cards.
• Conducts a patient assessment and reassessment and evaluation and documents appropriately.
• Ensures patient safety during intraoperative phase in both the circulating and scrub role.
• Ensures that all needed equipment is available and in working order.
• Processes instruments for the operating room.
• Performs specimen handling.
• Participates in Hospital Committees/Meetings as assigned.
• Participates in preceptorship program and educates new hires within the organization.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Infection control

Sterilization techniques

Instrument processing

Steam sterilizers

Spaulding Classification

AORN standards

Universal Protocol

Prioritize equipment

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree

BSN preferred

RN license

BLS certification

ACLS within 6 months

Job description

SUMMARY:

The operating room RN is responsible for the care and safety of the patient in the operating room. The operating room RN oversees the running of the OR in accordance with established federal, state, and accreditation standards. The operating room RN ensures that all necessary equipment and instrumentation is available, and organizes case carts for upcoming procedures. The OR RN ensures that all members of the perioperative team adhere to the Universal Protocol policy. Other duties include cleaning, decontamination and sterilization of instruments and operating room disinfection and cleaning. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.
• Anticipates surgeon needs
• Maintains surgeon preference cards
• Conducts a patient assessment and reassessment and evaluation and documents appropriately.
• Ensures patient safety during intraoperative phase in both the circulating and scrub role
• Ensures that all needed equipment is available and in working order
• Processes instruments for the operating room
• Perform specimen handling
• Participates in Hospital Commitees/Meetings as assigned
• Participates in preceptorship program and educates new hires within the organization
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1 – 5 years' prior experience preferred Knowledge of aseptic technique, infection control principles, sterilization techniques, instrument processing, and operation of steam sterilizers. Knowledge of Spaulding Classification Knowdlege of AORN Standards and Recommended Practices Knowledge of Universal Protocol Ability to prioritize equipment needs of the operating room Excellent organizational and communication skills.

EDUCATION:

Associates Degree required, BSN preferred RN and BLS required, ACLS required within 6 months of hire

Pay Range: $35.70-$71.40

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location: Saint Annes Hospital - 795 Middle Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02721 Work Type: 3- 12 hour shifts w/ rotating call Work Shift: Day Daily Hours: 12 hours Driving Required: No

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island.

Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve.

We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.

Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.

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