RN -TOSH OR

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital (TOSH), UAMS Health’s surgical hospital, is seeking a registered nurse with operating room experience. The OR RN provides direct patient care throughout the perioperative process, including the preoperative, intraoperative, and immediate postoperative phases. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for surgical patients while maintaining a safe and sterile environment and collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and other perioperative team members.

The role includes assessing and verifying patients, confirming surgical sites, preparing the operating room, maintaining sterile technique, and monitoring patients during surgery. The OR RN advocates for patients, upholds safety standards, responds to changes in patient status, and communicates with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team about procedures, recovery expectations, and postoperative care. Other duties include documenting intraoperative care, managing surgical instruments and equipment, following infection prevention protocols, coordinating transitions to recovery staff, and participating in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

The RN delivers nursing care within the limits of the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act and UAMS policies, procedures, and standards. Care includes collecting and documenting assessment data; developing, implementing, and evaluating plans of care; educating patients and families; administering medications; supporting and resourcing others; delegating care appropriately; and contributing to a clinical education-focused work environment. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an associate degree, nursing diploma, bachelor’s degree in nursing, or master’s degree in nursing.
• Valid RN license.
• At least 1 year of registered nursing experience.
• BLS certification, or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to follow oral instructions and read and write.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and accountability.

Nice To Haves

• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• One year of operating room experience, preferably in orthopaedics.
• Scrubbing experience.
• Orthopedic experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care during the preoperative, intraoperative, and immediate postoperative phases.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for surgical patients.
• Conduct patient assessments and verifications and confirm the surgical site.
• Prepare the operating room and maintain a safe, sterile environment and sterile technique.
• Monitor the patient’s condition throughout surgery and respond promptly to changes in patient status.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, patients, families, and other perioperative staff to coordinate care.
• Advocate for patients and uphold patient safety standards.
• Communicate with and educate patients and families about surgical procedures, recovery expectations, postoperative care, and discharge planning.
• Document assessment data and intraoperative care.
• Develop and implement plans of care, including medical orders and an interdisciplinary approach, and evaluate progress toward desired outcomes.
• Administer medications according to standards and provide drug information to patients and families.
• Manage surgical instruments and equipment and adhere to infection prevention protocols.
• Facilitate transitions to recovery staff.
• Delegate care in accordance with UAMS standards, legal and regulatory requirements, the job description, and individual education and training.
• Act as a resource and support for others, including student nurses and staff.
• Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and a positive clinical education environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents for undergraduate study.
• Retirement contribution match of up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

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