Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Brookings Health System•Brookings, SD

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About The Position

Brookings Health System is seeking an Operating Room Registered Nurse to provide care before, during, and after surgery, helping ensure a safe and optimal surgical environment. The nurse educates patients and supports their safety during surgical and diagnostic procedures, working closely with physicians, medical nursing staff, and ancillary hospital departments to promote optimal patient outcomes. The role requires effective communication, knowledge of disease processes, and advanced critical thinking. Competence in medication administration, physical assessment, advanced monitoring systems, and common nursing procedures is essential. The nurse is expected to provide excellent customer service and remain flexible in a constantly changing work environment. This is a full-time position of 36 hours per week, primarily on days, with night, weekend, and holiday on-call involvement. Compensation is $31.70 to $44.22, depending on experience.

Requirements

Current South Dakota RN license.
CPR/BLS, PALS, and ACLS certification; certifications must be held or obtained after hire.
Effective communication skills.
Knowledge of disease processes and advanced critical-thinking ability.
Competence in medication administration, physical assessment, advanced monitoring systems, and common nursing procedures.

Nice To Haves

Previous operating room experience.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care before, during, and after operations.
Educate patients and provide a safe environment during surgical and diagnostic procedures.
Work closely with physicians, medical nursing staff, and ancillary hospital departments to promote optimal patient outcomes.
Provide excellent customer service and adapt to a constantly changing work environment.