Operating Room Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Possess a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, a Graduate Diploma in Nursing, or an Associate Degree in Nursing, from an accredited agency such as the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• Possess a minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a Perioperative RN within the last three (3) years.
• The minimum of 2 years’ experience would ideally be comprised of greater than 50% in the role of circulating RN.
• Possess a current AHA or ARC BLS, ACLS and PALS.
• Must hold a full, current, and unrestricted nursing license in a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia and must maintain a nursing license to practice in the United States of America.
• Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Scrub RN experience is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals to achieve optimal outcomes in relation to clinical care, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the MTF.
• Perform physical exams and health histories.
• Provide health promotions, counseling, and education.
• Administer medications, wound care, and numerous other personalized interventions.
• Make patient care assignments based on the scope of practice and skill level of assigned personnel.
• Recognize adverse signs and symptoms and react quickly in emergency situations.
• Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people to inform the healthcare team of plans/actions, and for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.
• Make referral appointments and arrange specialty care as appropriate.
• Perform nursing services identified in the TO.
• Conduct research in support of improved practice and patient outcomes.
• Independently plan, organize, and implement nursing care in the operating room.
• Assess patients’ physical and emotional needs and provide comfort measures and psychological support to the patient and family members/significant others.
• Coordinate care and related administrative activities of the patient with surgeons, anesthesia personnel, and surgical technologist(s).
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and clinically direct the work of the room team members to ensure optimal patient care and effective utilization of resources (personnel, supplies, and equipment).
• Verify surgical site(s) and procedure(s) with the patient and against the medical record.
• Review patient chart for accuracy.
• Monitor and document patient response to intervention(s).
• Communicate and collaborate with the care team, including Operating Room and Anesthesia Department staff, regarding changes in patient conditions.
• Ensure strict adherence to aseptic and sterile technique and ensure correct methods of sterilization and disinfection are used, as appropriate, for materials being processed.
• Provide initial troubleshooting of complex surgical equipment and immediately communicate with appropriate parties regarding any issues they are unable to safely remedy.
• Uphold department and command policies while exercising advanced professional nursing judgment to meet constantly changing situations.
• Comply with infection prevention and control guidelines and practice standard precautions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) standards, recommended practices, and guidelines as well as proficiency in the practice of the same.

Benefits

• Excellent Compensation
• Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• STD/LTD/Life
• Health Savings Account
• Annual CME Stipend
• License/Certification Reimbursement
• Matching 401K