Registered Nurse (RN) Surgery

Lifepoint Health • Wytheville, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Operating Room Nurse to join our growing healthcare team. The Operating Room Nurse will work alongside surgical teams to ensure that patients are receiving the best possible care and serve as a liaison between the surgical team and the patients’ families. The ideal candidate will have experience in a busy operating room environment, with a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and patient safety. They will also be adept at providing preoperative and postoperative care, and in handling and sterilizing surgical equipment and instruments.

Requirements

• Current VA or compact RN license
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire
• ACLS and PALS within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• Proven work experience as an Operating Room Nurse or similar role in a healthcare setting preferred
• CNOR Certification is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess patients prior to surgery and alleviate their concerns
• Ensure that all instruments are sterile and surgical equipment is in working order
• Assist surgical teams during operations and adjust treatment as needed
• Prepare the operating room for surgery by setting up surgical instruments and equipment
• Monitor patient vital signs during surgery and alert the surgical team to any changes
• Provide postoperative care and education to patients and their families
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
• Comply with all health and safety regulations, including sanitation and infection control procedures

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed