Operating Room Registered Nurse - Per Diem

Monadnock Community Hospital•Peterborough, NH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a skilled Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) looking for an opportunity to make a difference in a close-knit community medical facility? Join us at Monadnock Community Hospital, located in the picturesque town of Peterborough, New Hampshire. We are seeking a dedicated professional to become a vital part of our surgical team.

Requirements

Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Registered Nurse (RN) license Required OR
1 year of experience in an operating room setting required.
Proficiency in handling surgical instruments and equipment.
Strong understanding of sterile techniques and infection control.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to fast-paced situations.

Nice To Haves

Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
Valid Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Prepare and maintain the surgical suite including the operating room and surgical instruments.
Maintain a sterile and safe surgical environment, identify and correct and/or report breaks in aseptic technique.
Assist surgical team by passing instruments and supplies during procedures.
Apply knowledge of surgical equipment to maintain best practice surgical protocols.
Use evidence based best practices and follow the nursing process of assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate to provide high quality patient care, before, during, and after various surgical procedures.
Monitor patients' vital signs and assist in patient care before, during, and after surgery.
Other duties as assigned.