Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN)

Distro • Indianapolis, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Room Registered Nurse practices nursing according to organizational nursing philosophies and standards of care established by the state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing regulations. The role provides compassionate emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, families, friends, and coworkers, and collaborates with patients, caregivers, and multidisciplinary team members to support optimal outcomes and patient experience.

The nurse assesses and analyzes objective, subjective, psychosocial, and cultural information relevant to patient condition, then prioritizes and implements the plan of care. The role coordinates care and interventions while maintaining a safe, respectful, and ethical environment; communicates significant assessment changes to providers; and coordinates with multidisciplinary team members to support safe transitions and continuity of care. The nurse also maintains a clean and safe work environment by handling instruments, equipment, and supplies according to infection-control protocols. The role may include checking nursing supply inventory and placing orders.

Requirements

• Associate's degree required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Previous Operating Room experience.
• Active listening skills.
• Ability to adapt to multiple clinical settings.
• Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations.
• Ability to manage conflict and handle complaints tactfully.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks.
• Time management skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records for planning, evaluating, and implementing patient care.
• Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association is preferred unless required by the unit.

Responsibilities

• Practice nursing according to organizational nursing philosophies and applicable standards of care, laws, and regulations.
• Provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, families, friends, and coworkers.
• Collaborate with patients, families or primary caregivers, and multidisciplinary team members to support optimal patient outcomes and experience.
• Assess, collect, and analyze objective, subjective, psychosocial, and cultural data relevant to patient condition.
• Prioritize and implement the plan of care, coordinate care delivery, and use interventions to improve patient outcomes while maintaining a safe, respectful, and ethical environment.
• Communicate timely changes in patient assessment and reassessment to providers when they may warrant changes to the plan of care.
• Coordinate communication with multidisciplinary team members to support safe transitions and continuity of care.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by handling and clearing instruments, equipment, and supplies according to infection-control policies and protocols.
• May check stock and outdated supplies, determine inventory levels, anticipate supply needs, and place orders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree