ASC Registered Nurse - OR
About The Position
The ASC Registered Nurse - OR provides safe, quality patient care in the operating room. The RN cares for and supports patients before, during, and after surgery and assists the surgeon and surgical team. The role includes assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care; preparing the operating room; providing individualized bedside nursing care to pre- and post-surgery patients; and working as both a scrub and circulating nurse. The RN helps position patients and responds to their comfort and safety needs, serves as a communication liaison for families and the operating team, handles specimens accurately, and prepares, administers, and records prescribed medications. The RN also communicates preoperative instructions and performs other related duties as assigned. Employees are expected to maintain high ethical standards and comply with applicable laws, regulations, Solaris Health’s Code of Conduct, and organizational policies and procedures. Responsibilities include protecting patient health information under HIPAA, promptly reporting suspected concerns or violations, and completing annual compliance training on time.
Requirements
- Current RN license and certification as required by the state.
- BLS certification required.
- ACLS certification required.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an OR Nurse.
- Ability to build relationships with patients and demonstrate empathy and compassion.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of healthcare systems operations, such as EMR.
- Strong clinical knowledge and ability to develop patient care plans in preparation for surgery.
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Ability to comply with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred.
Responsibilities
- Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
- Prepare the operating room for procedures.
- Evaluate medical information and provide direct, individualized bedside nursing care to pre- and post-surgery patients.
- Perform scrub and circulating nurse functions.
- Assist with patient positioning and respond to patient comfort and safety needs.
- Serve as a communication liaison to families and members of the operating team.
- Ensure accurate care and handling of specimens.
- Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medications.
- Communicate preoperative instructions to patients.
- Perform other position-related duties as assigned.
- Comply with applicable laws, regulations, the Solaris Health Code of Conduct, and organizational policies and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality of protected health information in compliance with HIPAA.
- Immediately report suspected concerns or violations to a supervisor or the Compliance Department.
- Complete annual compliance training on time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
