Rn-Tosh Or

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

22h

About The Position

The operating room registered nurse (OR RN) provides direct patient care throughout the perioperative process, including the preoperative, intraoperative, and immediate postoperative phases. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for surgical patients while maintaining a safe and sterile environment. The OR RN collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and other perioperative team members to coordinate care before, during, and after procedures.

The nurse conducts patient assessments and verifications, confirms the surgical site, prepares the operating room, maintains sterile technique, and monitors the patient throughout surgery. As a patient advocate, the OR RN upholds safety standards and responds to changes in patient status. The role includes communicating with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team; providing education about procedures, recovery, and postoperative care; documenting intraoperative care; managing surgical instruments and equipment; following infection prevention protocols; facilitating transitions to recovery staff; and participating in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

The RN delivers care within the limits of the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act and adheres to UAMS policies, procedures, standards of care, and applicable nursing standards. The position supports a positive clinical education environment and may perform other duties as 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.
• Orthopaedic experience.
• EPIC experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document patient assessment data.
• Develop a Plan of Care according to standards.
• Implement the Plan of Care, including medical orders and interdisciplinary care.
• Evaluate patient progress toward desired outcomes.
• Provide patient and family education and discharge planning.
• Administer medication according to standards and provide drug information to patients and families.
• Act as a resource and support others.
• Deliver patient care using the principles of the defined nursing modality.
• Delegate care in accordance with UAMS standards, legal and regulatory requirements, the job description, and each individual's education and training.
• Contribute to a positive work environment conducive to clinical education and serve as a resource for student nurses and staff.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care during the preoperative, intraoperative, and immediate postoperative phases.
• Verify patients and surgical sites, prepare the operating room, maintain sterile technique, and monitor patient condition during surgery.
• Advocate for patient safety and respond promptly to changes in patient status.
• Communicate with patients, families, surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative staff, and provide education about procedures, recovery expectations, and postoperative care.
• Document intraoperative care, manage surgical instruments and equipment, follow infection prevention protocols, and facilitate transitions to recovery staff.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• 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 (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contributions with up to a 10% UAMS match.
• 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