Operating Room Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of operating room procedures and protocols.
• Valid Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license; proof of licensure must be provided, and the license must be in good standing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Competency in job knowledge, interpersonal skills, communication, teamwork, reasoning and problem solving, and confidentiality.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel to multiple locations.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Complete preoperative patient assessments, review and record health histories, and note abnormal conditions.
• Develop a plan of care for each patient and coordinate planned nursing care with other health care team members.
• Position patients to ensure safety, functional alignment, and physical comfort.
• Maintain and monitor a sterile, controlled environment and ensure adherence to aseptic techniques.
• Provide or administer physician-ordered medications and document administration on the patient's OR record.
• Complete paperwork, including OR records and charge sheets, accurately and legibly.
• When circulating, assist anesthesia, scrub, and other personnel to ensure patient safety and smooth operations.
• Gather supplies and equipment for each case, open sterile supplies, and prepare the sterile environment.
• When functioning as scrub nurse, scrub cases in the assigned OR suite and assist the surgical team during procedures.
• Ensure sponge and needle counts are correct.
• Assist OR staff in moving anesthetized patients from the OR bed to a gurney.
• Assist with room turnover after procedures, including reprocessing instruments and cleaning and disinfecting equipment and floors.
• Assist the anesthetist with transporting patients to the recovery room and give the recovery room RN a report on the patient's condition, procedure, and other relevant information.
• Disinfect, clean, wrap, sterilize, and store used instruments at the end of each day, taking care when cleaning and maintaining instruments.
• Restock OR suites and help thoroughly clean OR storage cabinets and the supply room at the end of each day.
• Help create and update physician preference cards for each type of procedure.
• Follow infection-control policies for handling and disposing of infectious or hazardous waste.
• Attend and participate in on- and off-campus seminars and educational conferences.
• Participate in utilization and cost-containment activities.
• Assist in developing and revising Surgery Center policies and procedures.
• Serve on Surgery Center and clinic-wide committees, as applicable.
• Function as a member of the Surgery Center/OCR team and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Retirement savings and profit-sharing plan participation.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Company-sponsored events.
• Annual merit increases.