Operating Room Registered Nurse Part-Time

Children's National Hospital

12d • $36 - $64 • Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Room Nurse provides patient care in a surgical setting in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and the policies, values, and mission of Children’s National. The nurse monitors and manages the patient and operative environment during surgery to maintain safety, optimize outcomes, and use available resources effectively. Nursing practice follows applicable laws and regulations, the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, and hospital policies and procedures. The role includes comprehensive care for a variety of patients, responding to complex clinical problems and emergencies, and incorporating the healthcare team into care planning and delivery. The nurse also demonstrates evidence-based practice through participation in unit projects and activities.

The position is in Perioperative Services, which includes the Operating Room, Surgery Preparation, PACU, SPD, the Ambulatory Surgery Center in Rockville, Radiology, and Endoscopy. The Shiekh Zayed Campus provides surgical care 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The department emphasizes patient-centered, safe, timely, efficient, equitable, and effective care, as well as quality improvement, performance improvement, and research.

The position is part-time, scheduled for two shifts per week from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The listed pay range is $36.11–$63.99 per hour, with a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree and graduation from an approved school of nursing.
• At least 2 years of operating room experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in at least two of these specialties: Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Ortho-Spine, General Surgery, Colorectal, ENT, Da Vinci Robotic, or Kidney Transplant.
• Registered Nurse license in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, depending on practice location.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) certification.
• Successfully complete hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National.
• Maintain proficiency in at least three services among General Surgery, Colorectal, Kidney Transplant, ENT, Ortho/Ortho-Spine, Neurosurgery, Cardiac Surgery, Urology/Da Vinci Robotic, Plastic Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and GI.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn and apply new technology and skills.
• Organizational skills, ability to adjust to changes, and ability to complete assignments on time.
• Ability to apply best practices based on benchmarks and published evidence.
• Demonstrated adaptability, partnership-building, collaboration, communication, diversity and inclusion, decision-making, relationship management, and work-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• At least 1 year of pediatric operating room experience.
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification.

Responsibilities

• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate intraoperative patient care plans.
• Serve as a communication liaison among patients, families, and operating-team members.
• Prepare the operating room for patients and procedures; assemble equipment, supplies, and implants and ensure that equipment is functional and items are available.
• Provide perioperative patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process and developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, evidence-based practices.
• Use patient-level outcome data to inform care decisions and participate in quality-improvement activities using quality measures to understand individual and unit performance.
• Guide and oversee orientees in patient-care and clinical activities, ensuring adherence to documentation standards, standards of care, and policies and procedures.
• Participate in shared-governance initiatives to improve patient care and throughput as directed by leadership.
• Navigate and document in the electronic medical record to support patient care.
• Practice within scope and delegate in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
• Identify risk and safety issues and use measures to support optimal outcomes; communicate concerns about unsafe situations and resolve uncertainty before proceeding.
• Participate in Universal Protocol and the surgical time-out, including fire-risk assessment, and complete the post-procedure pause.
• Use positioning devices correctly to protect patients from injury and support optimal surgical exposure.
• Follow instrument-count policies and initiate corrective action when counts are incorrect.
• Verify medications, concentrations, and expiration dates for medications received on the sterile field with the surgical technologist, surgeon, and anesthesia provider.
• Assist the surgical team during emergencies and actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors, and coworkers.
• Maintain accurate, clear, and timely verbal and written communication; validate information used for decisions and apply the STAR safety approach.
• Attend staff meetings and in-services, complete and report mandatory education and training, and comply with departmental policies and procedures.
• Identify operational improvements, implement related quality-improvement solutions, and serve as a resource for current specialty information and changes.
• Mentor and precept new nurses in clinical specialties.
• Contribute to Magnet redesignation through involvement or leadership in committees, task forces, and/or community outreach.
• Role-model critical thinking, escalation practices, chain-of-command use, respectful collaboration, handoff procedures, and support for management decisions and change.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including licensure and BLS; pursue professional activities and support education and certification advancement.
• Participate in peer evaluations and provide constructive feedback; support teamwork, service excellence, and national safety standards.
• Analyze patient and family assessment data to complete the database and plan of care within required timeframes; prioritize and organize care for complex patients with changing needs.
• Anticipate educational needs and verify understanding with patients and families throughout the stay and before discharge.
• Arrive on time, manage work and time effectively, handle difficult situations appropriately, and use downtime constructively.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• 401(k) plan.
• Healthcare and dependent-care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Tuition assistance.
• Fitness resources.
• Employee assistance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $15,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree