Registered Nurse (RN)- Operating Room

Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center • Windsor, VT

5d

About The Position

The OR Clinical Nurse is a key member of the surgical team and functions in both circulating and scrubbing capacities. The nurse provides specialized care for general surgery, urology, ophthalmology, podiatry, and endoscopy procedures. Using the nursing process, the OR Clinical Nurse plans and delivers nursing care, educates patients and families, and provides skilled, compassionate care during the intra-operative experience. The role requires effective written and verbal communication, maintaining current skills and knowledge consistent with expected performance levels, and a professional, positive attitude toward patients, staff, visitors, and the hospital.

The nurse participates as a team member to meet departmental needs and takes part in the on-call schedule as needed. Surgical Services has two operating rooms and one procedure room, with mostly outpatient procedures and limited inpatient procedures. Care is provided to patients ages 16 and older. Financial benefits for certification are also offered.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Vermont.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• ACLS certification within 3 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years of operating room experience is strongly preferred; candidates who need training may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Function in circulating and scrubbing capacities as part of the surgical team.
• Provide specialized nursing care for general surgery, urology, ophthalmology, podiatry, and endoscopy procedures.
• Use the nursing process to plan and deliver nursing care.
• Provide education to patients and families.
• Deliver skilled, compassionate nursing care during the intra-operative experience.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication.
• Maintain and update skills and knowledge in keeping with expected performance levels.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude toward patients, staff, visitors, and the hospital.
• Participate as a team member to meet departmental needs.
• Participate in the on-call schedule as needed.

Benefits

• Financial benefits for certification.

What This Job Offers

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