Registered Nurse-Operating Room
About The Position
The Operating Room Registered Nurse provides specialized care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. The nurse assesses patients, administers preoperative medications, prepares the operating room with sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies, and ensures infection-control compliance. During surgery, the nurse assists surgeons and surgical teams by passing instruments, maintaining the sterile field, monitoring vital signs, and responding to intraoperative changes. The role works closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals to support patient safety and procedural efficiency. Decypher partners with the Defense Health Agency to deliver professional services, technology, and management solutions, supporting care for veterans, service members, and their families across the United States and overseas.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS/ALS) certification.
- Current unrestricted LPN/LVN license in one of the 50 U.S. states and/or territories.
- At least two years of nursing experience, including one year in the operating room within the last three years.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to organize, multitask, and think on one's feet in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) certification.
Responsibilities
- Set up the operating room for a variety of surgical cases.
- Follow Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) guidelines to maintain surgical integrity.
- Operate a variety of medical and non-medical equipment in the operating room to support patient and staff safety, equipment maintenance, and accessibility.
- Comply with infection-control policies, process-improvement initiatives, and regulatory agency standards.
- Implement nursing interventions to prevent complications and reduce hospitalization needs.
- Document procedures in the Electronic Health Care Record (EHCR).
- Execute physician orders as written and communicate accurate, timely patient information to the responsible physician.
- Function independently with minimal oversight across various surgical services while under appropriate supervision.
- Maintain a safe working environment and enforce safe work habits.
- Provide care within ethical and legal boundaries.
- Participate in orientation and training of newly assigned personnel, as appropriate.
- Comply with standards of care and practice under established policies, procedures, and medical treatment facility guidelines.
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
- Report in person to the medical treatment facility during on-call hours when needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
