ASC Registered Nurse - OR
About The Position
The ASC Registered Nurse in the operating room provides safe, quality patient care before, during, and after surgery. The RN assists the surgeon and surgical team, prepares the operating room, and provides individualized nursing care to pre- and post-surgery patients. The role may function as both a scrub and circulating nurse and includes coordinating care with other healthcare team members. The RN is expected to follow applicable laws, regulations, Solaris Health’s Code of Conduct, and organizational policies and procedures. Responsibilities also include protecting patient information under HIPAA, reporting suspected concerns or violations, and completing annual compliance training.
Requirements
- Current RN license and certification as required by the state.
- BLS certification required.
- ACLS certification required.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Minimum 2 years of experience as an OR Nurse.
- Ability to build relationships with patients and demonstrate empathy and compassion.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of healthcare systems operations, such as EMR.
- Strong clinical knowledge and ability to develop a patient care plan in preparation for surgery.
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Ability to comply with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred.
Responsibilities
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
- Prepare the operating room for procedures.
- Evaluate medical information and provide direct, individualized bedside nursing care to pre- and post-surgery patients.
- Function in scrub and circulating nurse roles.
- Assist with patient positioning and respond to patient comfort and safety needs.
- Serve as a communication liaison to family members and the operating team.
- Provide accurate care and handling of specimens.
- Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medications.
- Communicate preoperative instructions to patients.
- Adhere to ethical standards, applicable laws and regulations, the Solaris Health Code of Conduct, and Solaris Health and Affiliated Practice policies and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality of patients’ protected health information in compliance with HIPAA.
- Immediately report suspected concerns or violations to a supervisor and/or the Compliance Department.
- Complete annual compliance training in a timely manner.
- Perform other position-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
