Clinical Nurse I - 4th Floor OR - Main Campus

Hospital for Special Surgery•New York, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse I is an operating room nurse on the 4th Floor at the Main Campus, working an evening schedule of 12:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m., four shifts per week. As a member of the Magnet Nursing team, the nurse provides patient-centered, evidence-based care and advocates for patients while delivering high-quality service. The role requires assessing and interpreting age- and population-specific information, communicating appropriately, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to promote safe, high-standard care. The nurse integrates patient care standards into clinical activities and participates in performance improvement to improve safety, care quality, and patient outcomes. The role also requires sensitivity to cultural and religious diversity.

Requirements

At least 1.5 years of operating room experience; orthopedic experience is preferred.
A BSN from an accredited school of nursing.
A current New York State RN license and registration.
AHA BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Operating room experience in orthopedics.

Responsibilities

Provide primary nursing care in the operating room.
Serve as a circulator.
Understand the scrub role, including passing instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgical assistants.
Maintain a sterile environment and ensure the surgical team follows aseptic techniques to help prevent infections.
Anticipate the needs of the surgical team during procedures.
Assess and monitor patients during surgical procedures.
Advocate for patients and ensure their safety throughout procedures.
Accurately complete the intraoperative record, including the patient's condition, supplies used, and occurrences during surgery.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary health care teams to maintain professional nursing practice standards.
Integrate patient care standards into clinical activities and participate in performance improvement activities.