Registered Nurse - Operating Room - PRN

Odessa Regional Medical Center•Odessa, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Odessa Regional Medical Center is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room. The role acts as an intermediary between operating room staff and other hospital staff, helps ensure the surgical room is sterile and safe, and works alongside scrub nurses to maintain the sterile field. The nurse prepares patients and the operating room before surgery, assesses the patient before and during a procedure, collaborates with a physician to develop the surgical care plan, and continues to evaluate the patient. The position is listed for day shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The posting notes that the work requires strong attention to detail and physical stamina for long, arduous work hours.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing.
Texas State RN licensure required.
One year of operating room experience required.
Strong attention to detail and physical stamina to handle long, arduous work hours.

Responsibilities

Act as an intermediary between operating room staff and other hospital staff.
Ensure the surgical room is sterile and safe for the patient.
Work alongside scrub nurses to help maintain the sterile field in the operating room.
Prepare the patient for the procedure and prepare the operating room before surgery.
Assess the patient's condition before a surgical procedure.
Assess the patient's needs during the procedure to help ensure the best outcome.
Work with a physician to develop the patient's care plan during surgery.
Continue to evaluate the patient.