Operating Room Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduation from a Registered Professional Nursing Program required (BSN Preferred).
• Three (3) plus years’ experience in Operating Room Nursing required.
• Current licensure to practice Registered Professional Nursing in NYS.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining current knowledge related to the age and development of the patient population served through self-development and participation in unit and departmental in-services on a regular basis, including age-specific competencies on the Learning Network.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrates customer service skills consistent with GFH values and mission.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents such as instructions, policies, and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• BSN Preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Scheduling Secretary and OR leadership to manage resources and schedule for service line.
• Provide support for new surgeons including developing preference cards, reviewing surgical instrument needs, and equipment needs.
• Create and maintain preference cards in collaboration with surgeons within service lines that are supported.
• Collaborate with Sterile Processing to maintain count sheets, ensure instruments are maintained, and coordinate instruments needed for cases.
• Act as the clinical expert for perioperative services personnel within the assigned specialty line utilizing evidence-based practice and policy and procedure guidelines.
• Circulate surgical procedures when need and scrub if applicable
• Collaborates with the Director of Perioperative Services and the Administrative Director, Perioperative Services, regarding the specialties operational budget as well as capital budget needs.
• Works collaboratively with Assistant Nurse Manager to manage flow and resources to ensure efficiency in OR operations daily.
• Completes outdates and reviews equipment to ensure equipment is operational.
• Supports turnover and preparation for next case in conjunction with assigned clinical staff.
• Provide educational in-services for staff related to assigned service line in conjunction with nurse educator when needed.
• Assists in training/precepting new staff within their designated service line.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits offerings