Cardiothoracic Operating Room Registered Nurse

Sentara HospitalsHarrisonburg, VA
Onsite

About The Position

Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Operating Room (OR) Team. This is a full-time, day shift position with required call. The department consists of two operating rooms and one hybrid OR, where you will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team including Cardio-thoracic Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, Cardiovascular Technologists, and Physician Assistants. The CTOR surgical team works closely with the CCU staff for post-operative care. The team offers one-on-one training and precepting for those new to the Cardiac Operating Room, providing best-in-class education. The role involves managing complex open heart and thoracic surgeries and delivering safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the Cardiovascular Operating Room.

Requirements

  • Associates Degree - Nursing
  • Registered Nurse Licensure
  • BLS within 90 days of hire
  • 1 Year of Operating Room experience- general OR is accepted

Nice To Haves

  • BSN or MSN Preferred
  • CNOR- Certified Nurse Operating Room Preferred
  • Previous Cardiac Operating Room Experience preferred
  • Perioperative training
  • Scrub and/or Circulator experience Preferred

Responsibilities

  • Maintaining a safe and sterile environment throughout the surgical procedure for the cardiothoracic patient.
  • Managing surgical instruments.
  • Maintaining sterility and a sterile field.
  • Assisting the surgeon by providing necessary tools.
  • Performing surgical counts to ensure no instruments are left behind.
  • Coordinating with the broader surgical team.
  • Managing complex open heart and thoracic surgeries to include bypass surgery, valve replacement, aortic dissection repair, heart transplant, TAVR and open + minimally invasive thoracic cases.
  • Responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the Cardiovascular Operating Room.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
  • Emergency Backup Care
  • Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k/403B with Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
  • Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
  • Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • Annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
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