RN - Operating Room

About the position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a health care professional who is skilled in all aspects of the nursing process. They are adaptable to the myriad of needs of the individual and family during health and illness. The RN is responsible and accountable for the delivery of individualized nursing care to patients having surgical interventions and for the direction of staff members assigned to them.

Responsibilities

• Perform essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
• Have an advanced understanding of the Nursing Practice Process including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the surgical patient.
• Provide care while meeting physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and educational needs of the patient and family.
• Modify the care plan based on the needs of the patient and consult with medical staff about changes in the patient's condition.
• Document all pertinent data in the electronic medical record.
• Act as a resource to other team members.
• Keep updated on current surgical nursing practice, medications, and legal issues.
• Follow best practice recommendations including AORN, AST, Perioperative Guidelines, and organization-wide policies and procedures.
• Work closely with the surgeon while recognizing surgeon preferences and preference card details.
• Assemble necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment for the surgical procedure in coordination with the surgical team.
• Check that all equipment is functioning properly before use and notify the Charge Nurse of defects.
• Provide safe and effective care to a myriad of surgical patients taking necessary precautions.
• Demonstrate an understanding of surgical procedures and apply aseptic technique throughout the intra-operative period.
• Act as a scrub/circulating nurse during the intra-operative procedure and document intra-operative care.
• Assist Anesthesia staff during the peri-operative period.
• Recognize when the patient is in crisis and initiate necessary emergency action.
• Perform sponge/needle/instrument counts and properly care for equipment.
• Monitor patients with sedation for procedures and follow recommended infection control procedures.
• When acting as Charge, assess patients, problem solve, and facilitate the assignment and delivery of nursing care.
• Assure adequate staffing for the current day and next day.
• Delegate unit tasks to appropriate staff members and verify that tasks are completed.
• Communicate with physicians and staff any add-on cases or imperative information that may affect the flow of the day.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• BLS Certification
• RN License in Minnesota
• Basic Computer Skills: Microsoft Word and Outlook, Patient Information Database (Cerner)

Nice-to-haves

• One year of general nursing experience

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives
• Income Protection: Short and long-term disability, plus additional benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans
• Retirement Planning: Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time to support personal well-being
• Education & Development: Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars to foster both personal and professional growth
• Employee Discounts: Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers