RN - TOSH OR

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. 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

Associate’s degree in nursing, Diploma RN. Preferred bachelor's degree in nursing
Must be a graduate of an accredited RN nursing program
Minimum of 1 year of Registered Nursing experience
Valid Registered Nursing License
BLS (Or obtain within 30 days of hire)
Ability to follow oral instruction, read and write
Basic computer skills
Excellent communication skills
Strong work ethics and accountability
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Orthopaedic experience
1-year Operating Room experience (preferred in Orthopaedics)
Scrubbing experience
Current BLS
EPIC

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers nursing care for patients within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and adheres to institutional policies, procedures and standards.
The RN is responsible to adhere to the standard of care defined by UAMS, ANA, and Standards for specialty patient population with support and mentoring by other team members.
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.
Other duties as assigned