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, with an emphasis on safety, efficiency, and exceptional patient experience. The position contributes to NEBH’s mission of delivering outstanding musculoskeletal care in a collaborative setting focused on perioperative excellence, patient safety, and continuous improvement. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized care throughout the surgical experience, collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary team, and advocates for patient safety. The role also includes accurate documentation, care coordination, specimen handling, infection prevention, equipment readiness, emergency response, regulatory compliance, continuing professional development, and support for colleagues and learners.
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 (flu) as a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of 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.
- Administer medications and treatments safely, monitor patient responses, and intervene appropriately.
- Advocate for patients and promote patient 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 and follow infection prevention standards, including hand hygiene, sterile technique, and safe handling of biohazardous materials.
- Ensure equipment is properly 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.
- Support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives and 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
