Registered Nurse (PRN) Surgery

Lifepoint Health•Kennewick, WA

About The Position

The Operating Room Registered Nurse provides safe, patient-centered nursing care throughout the perioperative experience. The RN works closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other members of the surgical team to ensure patients receive high-quality care before, during, and immediately following surgical procedures. This is a PRN position with varied hours and is a union position.

Requirements

Current state RN license.
Bachelor’s degree or associate degree from an accredited nursing school.
Active Washington RN license (single-state) or compact license required.
If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
BLS required.
ACLS as required by the facility or department.

Nice To Haves

Previous Operating Room or perioperative nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and develop individualized perioperative plans of care.
Provide circulating RN support during surgical procedures.
Verify patient identification, surgical site, consent, and required documentation.
Maintain patient safety and support sterile technique throughout procedures.
Prepare the operating room, equipment, supplies, and medications based on scheduled procedures.
Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition to the surgical team.
Complete accurate and timely perioperative documentation.
Perform medication administration and other nursing interventions within scope of practice.
Coordinate care with surgeons, anesthesia, PACU, Surgical Services staff, and other departments.
Provide patient and family education as appropriate.
Participate in emergency procedures and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.
Follow infection-prevention, patient-safety, and departmental standards.