Registered Nurse RN Operating Room PRN
About The Position
Chippenham Hospital is hiring a PRN Registered Nurse for its Operating Room. The nurse provides safe, high-quality, patient-centered perioperative care, working with surgeons, providers, surgical technologists, and other members of an interdisciplinary team. The role includes patient assessment and preparation, education for patients and families, monitoring and documentation, and participation in surgical safety protocols. Self/preferential scheduling is posted four weeks in advance. On-call coverage is required during select non-business hours. The hospital describes a collaborative surgical staff culture, ongoing investment in operating room equipment, and regular rounding with unit leaders to hear staff suggestions about patient care and workflow. Career resources mentioned include mentorship, clinical education, certification support, and educational assistance. Chippenham Hospital is a 460-plus-bed acute care facility on Richmond’s Southside, with Level I Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center designations.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) qualification.
- Registered Nurse Diploma.
- Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room experience.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
- Educate patients and families about the procedure and perioperative process.
- Prepare patients for surgery, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification.
- Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols in accordance with hospital policy.
- Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
- Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while applying evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team that includes providers, surgeons, and surgical technologists.
- Apply the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care.
- Assess patient condition, monitor patients throughout the shift, and thoroughly document condition changes and care provided.
- Educate patients and families or caregivers about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up measures.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
- Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
