Registered Nurse OR Surgery
About The Position
The Registered Nurse OR Surgery provides safe, high-quality, patient-centered nursing care in the operating room. The role includes evaluating patients before surgery; preparing them for procedures; providing education to patients and families; monitoring and documenting patient condition; responding to emergencies; and applying the nursing process, critical thinking, clinical judgment, technical skills, and leadership independently. The nurse works as part of an interdisciplinary surgical team and contributes to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement. The position offers preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance, collaborative relationships among surgical staff, ongoing investment in operating-room equipment, and opportunities to share suggestions with unit leaders. On-call availability is required during select non-business hours. A sign-on bonus may be available. Benefits eligibility may vary by location.
Requirements
- Associate degree in nursing.
- At least 1 year of RN operating-room experience in a hospital setting.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
- Educate patients and families about procedures and the peri-operative process.
- Prepare patients for surgery, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification.
- Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols according to hospital policy.
- Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
- Deliver patient-centered care using evidence-based practices and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with providers, surgeons, surgical technologists, and other interdisciplinary team members.
- Apply the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently provide safe nursing care.
- Assess patients, monitor their condition throughout the shift, and thoroughly document changes and care provided.
- Educate patients and families or caregivers about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up measures.
- Participate in required on-call coverage during select non-business hours.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
- Free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
- Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
- Potential sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
