RN -TOSH OR

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

The operating room registered nurse (OR RN) provides direct patient care throughout the preoperative, intraoperative, and immediate postoperative phases. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for surgical patients while maintaining a safe and sterile environment. The OR RN collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and other perioperative team members to coordinate care before, during, and after procedures. The nurse conducts patient assessments and verifications, confirms the surgical site, prepares the operating room, maintains sterile technique, and monitors the patient throughout surgery. As a patient advocate, the OR RN upholds safety standards and responds to changes in patient status. The role includes communicating with patients and families and providing education about procedures, recovery expectations, and postoperative care. Additional work includes documenting intraoperative care, managing instruments and equipment, following infection-prevention protocols, coordinating transitions to recovery staff, and participating in quality-improvement and patient-safety initiatives. The RN delivers care within the limits of the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act and follows institutional policies, procedures, and standards, as well as UAMS, ANA, and specialty patient-population standards, with support and mentoring from team members. This position is with the TOSH Operating Room at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. The position is regular and day shift. Applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on their first day of employment. Pre-employment screening includes annual TB screening, criminal background check, and substance abuse testing.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an associate degree, nursing diploma, bachelor's degree in nursing, or master's degree in nursing.
Valid RN license.
Minimum of 1 year of registered nursing experience.
Basic computer skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong work ethic and accountability.
Ability to follow oral instructions, read, and write.

Nice To Haves

BLS certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Scrubbing experience.
Orthopedic experience.
One year of operating room experience, preferably in orthopedics.

Responsibilities

Conduct preoperative assessments and verify patient identity, procedure, consent, and surgical site.
Develop and implement individualized perioperative plans of care.
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the surgical team to ensure safe, efficient procedures.
Monitor patient status throughout the intraoperative phase and respond to clinical changes.
Maintain a sterile surgical environment, including surgical counts, specimen handling, and proper patient positioning.
Administer medications, IV fluids, and blood products according to established protocols.
Serve as the patient advocate and ensure adherence to patient safety standards.
Provide patient and family education related to surgical care and recovery.
Delegate tasks appropriately and support a collaborative perioperative team environment.
Document intraoperative care and manage surgical instruments and equipment.
Adhere to infection-prevention protocols and facilitate transitions to recovery staff.
Participate in quality-improvement and patient-safety initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
Retirement contribution matched by UAMS up to 10%.
Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
Career training and educational opportunities.
Merchant discounts.
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

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