Registered Nurse – Operating Room (OR)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse will provide perioperative nursing care in NEBH’s hospital-licensed Ambulatory Surgery Center at 1 Brookline Place, a high-performing outpatient facility specializing in same-day surgical care. The center has four operating rooms and supports high-volume procedures, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and exceptional patient experience. This collaborative environment focuses on perioperative excellence, patient safety, continuous improvement, ambulatory surgical innovation, and NEBH’s mission of delivering outstanding musculoskeletal care. The nurse delivers safe, high-quality care throughout the surgical experience; assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized care; and collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary colleagues. The role also includes care documentation and coordination, infection prevention and regulatory compliance, equipment readiness, emergency response, professional development, quality improvement, and supporting colleagues, students, and new staff as appropriate.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Staff must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of current Operating Room nursing experience is preferred.
- Experience in circulating and/or scrub roles is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing practices, sterile technique, and patient safety principles is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care and exercise sound clinical judgment throughout the surgical experience.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care in accordance with NEBH standards, policies, and evidence-based practice.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary team to support optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintain patient identification, confidentiality, and HIPAA requirements.
- Safely administer medications and treatments, monitor patient responses, and intervene appropriately.
- Advocate for patients and promote safety throughout the perioperative continuum.
- Document patient care accurately and promptly in accordance with NEBH and departmental policies.
- Coordinate care with ancillary departments to support efficient surgical workflow.
- Collect, label, and handle specimens according to patient identification protocols.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members.
- Maintain NEBH Clinical Nursing competencies.
- Follow infection prevention standards, including hand hygiene, sterile technique, and safe handling of biohazardous materials.
- Ensure equipment is maintained, cleaned, and prepared for patient care.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
- Comply with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards, including Joint Commission, OSHA, and Fire Safety requirements.
- Maintain required licensure, certifications, and mandatory education.
- Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities.
- Support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
- Foster a collaborative, respectful, and professional work environment.
- Serve as a resource and mentor for colleagues, students, and new staff members as appropriate.
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Job Type
Full-time
