Perioperative 101 Training Program (RN) - O.R. Perioperative Services (March start date)

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health • Lebanon, NH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Perioperative 101 Program is a nine-month, full-time, benefited training program for nurses at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center’s Main Campus Operating Room. It combines AORN-approved online didactic learning with clinical skills labs and Operating Room experiences. The program is concentrated mainly on the circulating role. Participants begin with selected Perioperative Orientation offerings integrated with perioperative nursing content. After successfully completing the didactic portion, each nurse is paired with a mentor in the circulating role for a designated period, then rotates through the surgical specialties offered at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center before choosing a service in which to specialize.

The Main OR has 26 operating room suites and provides care for adult and pediatric patients across thoracic, general, gynecologic, urology, plastics, ENT, eye, orthopedic, cardiac, vascular, neuro, and transplant services, including trauma. The typical schedule is four 10-hour shifts and includes holiday call; the first nine weeks may consist of eight-hour days. The program starts March 15, 2027, for new graduate nurses and March 29, 2027, for experienced nurses. Participants pay no program fee and receive full salary and benefits during training. In return, each participant commits to working full-time in the DHMC Operating Room for two years after successfully completing the program. A retention bonus is offered for this two-year commitment, paid in installments.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Be licensed as a registered nurse in New Hampshire before the program start date; accepted applicants must successfully pass the New Hampshire NCLEX exam before starting.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
• Meet the physical requirements of the role, including handling and lifting patients; pushing and pulling heavy objects; standing and walking for extended periods; lifting and carrying items up to 50 pounds; corrected vision and hearing within normal range; manual and finger dexterity; and hand-eye coordination.
• Be able to work irregular hours, including call hours.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
• Experienced nurses seeking to change tracks to the Operating Room are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Complete AORN-approved online didactic learning, clinical skills labs, and Operating Room experiences.
• Participate in selected Perioperative Orientation offerings integrated with perioperative nursing content.
• After completing the didactic portion, work with a mentor in the circulating role for a designated period.
• Spend time in each surgical specialty offered at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center before selecting a service for specialization.
• Work full-time in the DHMC Operating Room for two years following successful completion of the program.
• Work a typical schedule of four 10-hour shifts, including holiday call; the first nine weeks may involve eight-hour days.

Benefits

• Full salary and benefits during the program.
• Retention bonus for a two-year commitment following completion of training, paid in installments.
• No fee to participate in the program.

What This Job Offers

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