Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room
About The Position
The Registered Nurse in the Operating Room provides safe and effective patient care by performing specific duties as a Surgical Technician during surgical and other invasive procedures under the direction of a registered nurse. The role performs routine scrub duties according to AORN standards and established department policies and procedures, helps maintain a safe environment, and stays current with operating room techniques, procedures, instruments, supplies, and equipment. The nurse also assists with the department’s ongoing Performance Improvement Program. Flexible hours and on-call availability for nights, weekends, and holidays are required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of an approved operating room technician program.
- Must be licensed as an RN.
- American Heart Association BLS certification.
- Demonstrate yearly competencies specific to the unit.
- Ability to take call.
Responsibilities
- Provide safe and effective patient care during surgical and other invasive procedures.
- Perform duties as the Surgical Technician in the Operating Room under the direction of a registered nurse.
- Perform routine scrub duties according to AORN standards and established policies and procedures.
- Assist in maintaining a safe environment.
- Keep current with operating room techniques, procedures, instruments, supplies, and equipment.
- Assist with the ongoing Performance Improvement Program.
- Work flexible hours and be available for on-call nights, weekends, and holidays.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Paid time off.
- Career development and continuing education opportunities.
- Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee discount program.
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.
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Education Level
High school or GED
