RN -Tosh Or

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

20h

About The Position

The Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital (TOSH), UAMS Health’s surgical hospital, is seeking an operating room registered nurse to provide direct patient care throughout the perioperative process, including preoperative, intraoperative, and immediate postoperative phases. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for surgical patients while maintaining a safe and sterile environment. The position works collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, patients, families, and other perioperative team members to coordinate individualized care and promote patient safety and recovery.

The OR RN conducts patient assessments and verifications, confirms surgical sites, prepares the operating room, maintains sterile technique, and monitors patient condition during surgery. The RN advocates for patients, responds to changes in status, communicates and provides education about procedures, recovery expectations, and postoperative instructions, documents intraoperative care, manages instruments and equipment, follows infection-prevention protocols, facilitates transitions to recovery staff, and participates in quality improvement and patient-safety initiatives.

The RN provides care within the limits of the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act and follows UAMS policies, procedures, standards of care, and applicable ANA and specialty standards. With support and mentoring from team members, the RN collects and documents assessment data; develops, implements, and evaluates plans of care; administers medications and provides related drug information; delegates care appropriately; supports others as a resource; and contributes to a positive clinical learning environment. Other duties may be assigned. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

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 ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to follow oral instructions and read and write.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong 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 care throughout the preoperative, intraoperative, and immediate postoperative phases.
• Assess surgical patients and collect and document assessment data.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care, including medical orders and interdisciplinary interventions.
• Verify patients and surgical sites, prepare the operating room, and maintain a safe and sterile environment.
• Monitor patients during surgery, advocate for their safety, and respond promptly to changes in condition.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, patients, families, and perioperative staff to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families about procedures, recovery expectations, postoperative care, and discharge planning.
• Document intraoperative care, manage surgical instruments and equipment, and follow infection-prevention protocols.
• Administer medications according to standards and provide medication information to patients and families.
• Facilitate transitions to recovery staff and participate in quality-improvement and patient-safety initiatives.
• Delegate care in accordance with UAMS standards, legal and regulatory requirements, the job description, and each person’s education and training.
• Serve as a resource and support clinical education for student nurses and staff.
• Follow the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act and applicable UAMS, ANA, and specialty standards of care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discounts for staff and dependents for undergraduate study.
• Retirement plan with up to a 10% matched contribution from UAMS.
• 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