RN -Tosh Or

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital (TOSH), UAMS Health’s surgical hospital is looking for passionate operating RN who are ready to join a team that’s redefining quality care. As individuals dedicated to ensuring the safety and quick recovery of our patients, nurses are integral members of a team dedicated to providing the best care for patients through collaboration, communication and patient safety. As part of the TOSH teams, operating room nurses define their practice through attention to nursing excellence and outstanding patient care, driven by their expertise, compassion and dedication to evidence-based practice, and operate at a higher level of practice. If you are an RN who has current Operating Room experience, we invite you to consider a career with The Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital at UAMS Health. The operating room registered nurse (OR RN) provides direct patient care throughout the perioperative process, including the preoperative, intraoperative, and immediate postoperative phases. This role requires the ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for surgical patients while maintaining a safe and sterile environment. OR RN collaborates closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and other perioperative team members to coordinate care before, during, and after surgical procedures. Key responsibilities include conducting patient assessments and verifications, confirming the surgical site, preparing the operating room, maintaining sterile technique, and continuously monitoring the patient’s condition throughout surgery. Acting as a patient advocate, the OR RN ensures that safety standards are upheld and responds promptly to any changes in patient status. The role also involves effective communication with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to provide education on surgical procedures, recovery expectations, and postoperative care instructions. Additional duties include documenting intraoperative care, managing surgical instruments and equipment, adhering to infection prevention protocols, facilitating smooth transitions to recovery staff, and participating in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. The OR RN works collaboratively with patients, families, surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative staff to deliver comprehensive, individualized surgical care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Associate’s degree in Nursing, Diploma RN, or Master’s degree in Nursing.
Must be a graduate of an accredited RN nursing program
Valid Registered Nursing License
Minimum of 1 year of Registered Nursing experience
Basic computer skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong work ethics and accountability.
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Current BLS
ACLS certification
Scrubbing experience
Orthpaedic experience a plus

Responsibilities

Collects and documents assessment data from patients and/or others per UAMS standard.
Develops patient's Plan of Care (POC) per department/unit standards utilizing assessment data.
Evaluates the progress of patients toward attainment of desired outcomes.
Administers medication following department/unit standards and Nurse Practice Act.
Verifies and evaluates care delivered to ensure it is consistent with patient and family centered care principles, practice standards and regulatory requirements.
Supports the integration of current evidence into nursing practices.
Promotes an environment conducive to positive educational experience for all students and staff.
Provides effective patient/family education/discharge planning.
Effectively collaborates and communicates with nursing staff at all levels, interdisciplinary teams, executive leaders, and other stakeholders.
Communicates care appropriately through documentation in the medical record.
Reports variances in care/ systems/ processes through the appropriate means.
Participates in recruitment/retention of staff.
Facilitates development and implementation of nursing practice standards that are evidence-based and in compliance with ANA standards.
May perform other duties as assigned.