Registered Nurse (Perioperative Operating Room)

Perioperative Operating Room Registered Nurse

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perioperative Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) plans, directs and coordinates the care of every patient undergoing operative and other invasive procedures, taking into consideration respect for the individual and recognition of the important contribution that each team member makes to the patient's well-being.
• OR RN is expected to function proficiently in both the circulator and scrub role within the OR and to be competent in all surgical specialties served.
• Maintains knowledge of current Association of peri-Operative Registered Nurses (AORN) Standards, VHA Directives, and service level standard operating procedures.
• Assures the sterility of the surgical field is maintained and all instrumentation and equipment in play is used in a safe and efficient manner.
• Responsible for ensuring comprehensive documentation of all care provided during the perioperative experience is timely, complete, and accurate in the electronic health record.
• Required to be on-call during off tour hours to provide patient care for emergency procedures.

Preferred Experience:

• Surgery Experience 1 year minimum.
• Ability to take calls.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm with call.

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.