Great North Surgery Center - RN OR

Regent Surgical•Anchorage, AK

About The Position

Under the direction of Clinical Leadership, the Operating Room RN delivers patient care that promotes the safety and well-being of patients and staff in intraoperative areas. The nurse assesses patients’ physical, psychosocial and family needs, cultural and personal beliefs or restrictions, cognitive abilities, and pain and comfort needs. The RN monitors the operating room process and communicates with staff to support performance improvement and quality care. The role includes providing intraoperative care in procedure rooms and operating rooms, preparing and transporting patients, assisting surgeons during procedures, maintaining sterile technique, ensuring equipment and supplies are ready, developing and implementing care plans, and documenting nursing care. The RN also supports continuity of care through communication with patients and healthcare professionals, provides postoperative instructions, maintains and stores surgical equipment, and cleans and disinfects the operating room between cases. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Minimum two years of nursing experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
RN license in the appropriate state.
BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, as required by individual ASC policy.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing.
ASC experience.
CNOR certification.

Responsibilities

Provide intraoperative care to patients in procedure rooms and operating rooms.
Transport patients to and from operating and procedure rooms.
Prepare patients for surgery by disinfecting the operation site and positioning them on the operating table.
Ensure necessary supplies, equipment, and medications are ready for use.
Verify medication name, strength, and dosage.
Verify that the patient, procedure, operative site, positioning, and equipment correspond.
Conduct the required timeout according to site verification policy.
Continuously observe for breaks in sterile technique.
Assist the surgeon during procedures, including passing medical equipment and monitoring patients’ vital signs.
Ensure the operating room runs smoothly and is stocked with necessary surgical supplies and equipment.
Develop and implement care plans for surgical patients.
Assist with maintenance and storage of surgical equipment.
Communicate with patients and healthcare professionals to support continuity of care, including communication about surgical or procedure delays.
Apply aseptic and sterile techniques to medical instruments and equipment before, during, and after surgery.
Address patients’ concerns by answering questions and providing postoperative care instructions.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of nursing care to support information integration and quality care.
Clean and disinfect tables, counter surfaces, stands, and floors between cases.
Problem-solve in stressful situations and work environments.
Perform other duties as assigned.